Many individuals with tinnitus also experience a sound sensitivity disorder called hyperacusis. Hyperacusis makes common everyday sounds, such as a running vacuum, a barking dog, and even conversation with another person uncomfortable and painfully loud. The hypersensitivity to sound is...
Should I see an audiologist before buying a hearing aid?
Seeing an audiologist before buying a hearing aid will minimize the risk of spending too much or too little on hearing aids or risk missing medical conditions that could cause or co-occur with hearing difficulties. Correct identification of the underlying...
If I just didn’t have the ringing in my ears, I would hear fine
It is very common for many people with tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, hissing or other sounds in the ears or head) to report that they cannot hear conversation over the ringing sound, and if only the ringing sound would go away,...
Better Hearing Month
Being that May is better hearing and speech month, we want to raise awareness about the prevalence of hearing loss, the importance of early detection, as well as the different ways to protect and preserve your hearing. Here are a...
I Wear Hearing Aids But Why Are Words Still Not Clear To Me?
The biggest contributing factor to reduced speech understanding with hearing aids is that the user waited too long before getting hearing aids. Long-term, untreated hearing loss causes reduced function of the auditory system. The network of neurons that exchange information...
There Are Many Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In Your Community
On April 22, people will celebrate Earth Day to promote environmental awareness and protection of our planet. Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day in your community. Ride...
What Is New in Tinnitus Treatment
What is new in tinnitus treatment? Until recently, treatment for tinnitus has focused on providing immediate but short term relief. However, technology now exists that has the ability to reverse or even permanently change the abnormal activity of the brain...
The Importance of Having Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned
At Champlain Valley Audiology, we always emphasize the importance of having your hearing devices cleaned and checked every six months. This is because often times, without noticing, sounds can be dampened due build up in the microphones, tubing, or filter...
The Importance of Cleaning your device, featuring AGX Cleaning Supplies
Like most technology, hearing aids require regular care and maintenance. Ensuring that your hearing aids are clean can be crucial when it comes to performance. Not only will regular maintenance give your hearing aids a longer life span, but it...
Why You Think Your Hearing Aid “Isn’t Working”
Is your hearing aid not working? Or do you know someone who doesn’t wear their hearing aid because they think it isn’t working? This should never be the case, and, in the care of the right provider, this can most...