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How to Prevent or Manage Hearing Loss In the Workplace

Hearing loss in the workplace could be more common than you think. While there has been a steady increase in desk-type jobs due to technology-related careers in recent years, there are still a wide variety of occupations where daily exposure … Continue reading

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Ear Infections and Hearing Loss – Is There A Connection?

As any parent knows, having a sick child is no fun … for the child OR the parent. Making matters worse is the inability of some children, especially very young ones, to be able to accurately describe their symptoms. Fortunately, … Continue reading

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How Often Should You Get Your Hearing Checked?

Gone are the days when hearing loss is just for old people. To be perfectly honest, it really never was just for old folks, but people perceived it to be. In modern times, we recognize that hearing impairments can affect … Continue reading

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What Is an Infant Hearing Test and Why Is It Important

If you’ve ever seen a newborn, you’ll likely agree that they look pretty perfect – tiny fingers and toes with little wrinkles all in the right places, blemish-free skin, fine hair, and beautiful eyes that touch your heart. Inside all … Continue reading

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Is Hearing Loss Genetic?

When a baby is born, parents are often anxious to see who the baby resembles – does she have daddy’s eyes, mommy’s nose, grandpa’s ears? Even more questions arise when the baby is born with a medical problem, such as … Continue reading

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How do I get rid of ringing in my ears?

There’s an old wives’ tale that goes like this: “if you hear ringing in your ears, someone is talking about you.” The truth of the matter is, if you hear ringing in your ears, you’re probably suffering from tinnitus! What … Continue reading

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Middle Ear Testing – What you need to know

Hearing loss occurs in a variety of people, and for many different reasons. Problems in the middle ear, however, often cause hearing changes in children aged 3 to 5. Fortunately, there are specific tests designed to diagnose middle ear problems. … Continue reading

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Hearing Testing 101 – Part 2: What to Do After a Hearing Test

If you read last month’s blog, you learned about hearing testing – what a hearing test shows, who needs one, and why it’s important. Now that you or a loved one has had a hearing test, can you just sit … Continue reading

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Hearing Protection for Hunting and Shooting Sports

When hunting season rolls around each year, hunting enthusiasts across the country make last minute preparations to ensure they have everything they need; hunting licenses, the proper firearm, a place to hunt, special clothing for enduring the elements and hiding … Continue reading

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Meet Dr. Briana Thornton, Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Briana Thornton with her husband and children This month, we are excited to introduce to you one of our doctors of audiology, Dr. Briana Thornton. As we expand our practice, we want you to get to know the people … Continue reading

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