How can I test my hearing myself? I want to test my hearing, but I don’t want to make an appointment with a specialist. Where can I turn? The answer is the same answer you would probably come up with for any other type of information you want to find, but aren’t sure where to turn; the blessed internet! [...]

Check hearing off your list of daily nuisances and you may just see an improvement in the quality of your relationships! It is no secret that one of the most important aspects of a healthy and long lasting relationship with anyone (especially a romantic partner) is the ability to effectively communicate with that person. Effective communication involves more than simply being able [...]

About Hearing Aid Batteries All batteries are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Keep all batteries (and hearing aids) away from children and pets. If anyone swallows a battery it is a medical emergency and the individual needs to see a physician immediately. One question often asked is How long does the battery last? Typically they [...]

Tinnitus Management and Treatment Generally, most patients will not need any medical treatment for their tinnitus. For patients who are greatly bothered by tinnitus, they may use some masking techniques such as listening to a fan or radio which would mask some of their tinnitus. In addition, other sound source generators can be obtained and [...]

Types of Hearing Specialists An audiologist is a person who has a masters or doctoral degree in audiology. Audiology is the science of hearing. In addition, the audiologist must be licensed or registered by their state (in 47 states) to practice audiology. Types of Hearing Specialists Audiologist: An audiologist is a person who has a [...]