
He thinks I’m Ignoring Him
The other day, I was wrapping up an appointment with a dear patient of mine, who, despite doing quite well with her new hearing aids, shared with me how difficult it was to hear her husband at times. “It is as if he doesn’t remember that I have this pretty severe hearing loss and thinks I’m ignoring him. Here’s the thing about hearing loss: unlike















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When compared to prescription hearing aids, cheap hearing aids have a substantial lack of features and capabilities. Because inexpensive hearing aids are commonly designed as mere amplifiers, you may be exposed to dangerously high decibel levels that could be more damaging to your hearing. Instead of putting your hearing health on the line for a cheap gadget that could not even be able to solve your hearing problems, it is better to purchase a high-quality hearing aid from a reputable manufacturer. The best person to talk to about hearing aids and similar communication devices is an audiologist.
Long-term exposure to loud noises and aging are the two main causes of hearing loss. The majority of hearing loss is irreversible. However, with the assistance of an audiologist, you can take measures to preserve and improve your hearing. Other causes of hearing loss include:
Audiologists strongly discourage using cotton swabs, Q-tips, or other tiny objects to get rid of earwax. This method is ineffective and may end up pushing the wax deeper into the ear canal, leading to more serious problems. Professional earwax removal is a safe and effective way of getting rid of accumulated earwax and other debris inside your ears. An audiologist is trained and has the equipment to keep your ears healthy and clean.