Hearing loss is a common health condition that impacts millions of people. Nearly 1 in 8 people have some degree of impaired hearing in one or both ears. Though it is more common than you may think, it is often underdiagnosed. Hearing loss typically occurs gradually so it can be ignored or overlooked for quite some time. People can also …
All About Hearing Protection
We are constantly surrounded by noise: alarm clocks, kitchen appliances, traffic, music, conversations etc. Typically, the kind of noise we experience on a regular basis is not particularly dangerous. However, there are levels of noise that can be harmful to our hearing. Absorbing loud noise can cause hearing loss which nearly 1 in 8 people navigate on a daily basis. …
Keeping Your Hearing Aids Dry
Though hearing aids are designed to be durable and there are features that provide extra protection, exposure to moisture can be damaging. There are daily activities that you may participate in that can impact your hearing aids: swimming, running, hiking, biking etc. Also, now that it is officially summer, you could find yourself sweating more from the heat. Keeping your …
Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?
A common question people have is whether they can use one hearing aid rather than two. People often initially think that they can get by with one hearing aid. This could be to save costs or the perception that their hearing is bad (or worse) in one ear over the other. However, hearing healthcare experts typically recommend using two hearing …
Osteoporosis and Sudden Hearing Loss
Osteoporosis is a health condition that causes bones to weaken, making them increasingly vulnerable for breakage. Nearly 44 million people have osteoporosis or low bone mass, making this a prevalent disease. Like other medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, and hypertension; osteoporosis has been linked to hearing loss. Research has long shown that osteoporosis can contribute to the development …
Treat Your Hearing Loss to Stay Happy and Healthy
Though hearing loss is a common health condition, it can go unaddressed for quite some time. Impaired hearing often happens gradually, so subtly in fact that people may not notice the incremental changes to their hearing as it is happening. Additionally, accepting changes to your health can be difficult. While it can be challenging, it is incredibly important to address …
Coronavirus Update – We Are Open!
Dear Patients of Ear-Tronics Hearing Healthcare Centers: To provide the safest environment for you, our patients, and our staff, we are implementing the following guidelines: Pre-screening of our patients to assure wellness BEFORE entering the office for: Fever Cough Shortness of breath Chills Have been exposed to the flu, cold or COVID-19 Have traveled outside of the United States within …
A Message from Ear-Tronics Healthcare Centers
Dear Patients of Ear-Tronics Hearing Healthcare Centers: Beginning Monday, May 4th, we are taking the lead of our Governor and starting a 3-phase opening of our offices. We will have limited hours available: Fort Myers: 9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday North Fort Myers: 9am – 3pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday (opening May 11th) Cape Coral: 9am – 3pm, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Sebring: 9am – …
Sensitivity to Sound As We Age
Hearing loss is a very common experience of aging. As our body grows older so do our ears. Often the tiny hairs called cilia and nerves that transmit sound information to the brain break down reducing our range of hearing. Along with this can also bring a difference to how we perceive sound in general. Certain sounds may seem louder …
When to Get New Hearing Aids
If you are wearing hearing aids it is important to understand that they will not last forever. You must monitor them regularly to make sure they are still functioning at their peak performance so you can hear the world around you as best possible. After years often the technology will start to not be as sharp or as state of …