by American Hearing and Balance | Jun 25, 2015
In most cases, people are unaware that they have hearing loss. It develops so slowly that it’s usually undetectable, and on top of that, most family doctors do not regularly test for hearing loss at the yearly physical exam. Bearing in mind these two realities, it’s...
by American Hearing and Balance | Apr 19, 2015
You have just finished your hearing test. The hearing specialist is now entering the room and presents you with a chart, like the one above, except that it has all of these icons, colors, and lines. This is intended to present to you the exact, mathematically precise... by American Hearing and Balance | Apr 12, 2015
We don’t need to tell you the signs and symptoms of hearing loss; you already know them all too well. You have a different type of challenge: persuading someone you care for to get their hearing checked and treated. But how are you supposed to get through to someone... by American Hearing and Balance | Apr 5, 2015
It takes the average person with hearing loss 5 to 7 years before seeking a professional diagnosis, in spite of the reality that the signs and symptoms of hearing loss are apparent to others. But are those with hearing loss simply too stubborn to get help? No,...