Hearing aids are incredibly powerful tools that have the potential to change the lives of those who use them. Many people around the world benefit from tools like this, with their audiologist helping them to choose the best fit for them. Of course, though, it pays to know what to ask your audiologist when you’re […]
Every patient with tinnitus knows how frustrating and debilitating the ringing sound in one’s ear can be. More than 50 million Americans suffer from this hearing loss-related condition but there’s still no said treatment that works for everyone. However, the University of Arizona seems to be closing in on a potential new cure. Tinnitus has […]
This week is Brain Awareness Week. This global campaign, celebrated every March, aims to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research for people of all ages. As a supporter of BAW, we’d like to talk about the link that connects our brain and our hearing. While it’s been known that hearing […]
Today, we’re celebrating World Hearing Day. Every year, on March 3rd, the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to spread awareness about the importance of hearing health across the globe. This year’s theme is “Check your hearing!” And here at Kirsch Audiology, we can’t say enough about giving your ears lots of love by incorporating a […]
If you’re new to hearing loss, you might not know who to turn to find a help. Your general physician will have some knowledge about hearing loss, but so does an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. And what about an audiologist, or those “ear doctors,” you’ve heard of? While it may seem complicated, finding the […]
These days, it seems like you can buy everything from a gallon of milk to a car online, so can you also buy a hearing aid online? In fact, hearing aids can be found online, through platforms such as eBay and wholesale retailers, but these are often not the high-tech medical devices that offer personalized […]
If you have hearing loss, you may be wondering what kind of doctor to see. This is a great question, as your hearing is as important as any other medical condition you may have, and it’s important to see an expert who can provide long-term care and guidance on your journey to better hearing. If […]
Hearing aid doctors, or audiologists, as they are formally known, are licensed health care professionals skilled in treating hearing loss. Because hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors – including, but not limited to sudden damage to the inner ear, aging, or long-term exposure to loud noise – it’s important to see […]
Well, pumpkin season has arrived! We’ve transitioned our coffee drinks and desserts into everything pumpkin. But there’s more to October than just the cozy feeling of fall. During this month, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders raises awareness about hearing protection. As we wrap up this time of the year, we’d like […]
Have you noticed how often we wear headphones throughout the day? Whether we’re listening to a podcast while getting ready for work, blasting our favorite jams to pump us up during our workout, or even playing the coziest music to drown out the noise at work, we’re all habitual users of headphones. The World Health […]
