Common Audiology Questions and Their Answers
Navigating hearing aids as a new user often raises many questions for those experiencing hearing loss or considering hearing aids for themselves or a loved one. Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids. Here’s a list of commonly asked questions to help shed some light. Is There an Adjustment Period? The adjustment period…
What To Know About Bone Conduction Tests
Bone conduction testing is a type of hearing test that allows an audiologist to determine whether a person is experiencing sensorineural or conductive hearing loss. This test involves the use of vibrations that are transmitted directly through the skull, bypassing the external and middle ear, to gauge hearing ability. Typically, this test is administered alongside…
How Can Potassium Affect Your Hearing Health?
As the new year approaches, it’s natural to plan wellness goals for yourself. As you consider your diet goals, you may want to consider how certain vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, contribute to your overall health and hearing health. How It Works A healthy diet cannot reverse hearing loss but can be a strategy…
What To Know About Ear Hair
Ear hair is helpful for protecting your inner ear from debris. As you age, you may develop a lot of ear hair you haven’t noticed before. It is luckily harmless and can easily be removed. Types of Ear Hairs Ear hairs, along with ear wax provide a natural barrier for protection. There are two types…
How to Care for Your Hearing Aid Batteries
Though many of today’s hearing aids are made with built-in rechargeable batteries, many still take disposable button batteries that contain mercury, silver, lithium and other toxic metals. Knowing how to care for your hearing aid batteries can help prevent a disaster, which is why we outline the do’s and don’ts of hearing aid batteries below….
CT Scans Now Available at Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute
We are excited to announce that Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute have received a three-year accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) to perform Maxillofacial Computed Tomography (CT) scan in our office. CT scans are a highly regarded diagnostic imaging tool that can detect abnormalities, injuries and diseases. It’s ability to identify minute differences in…
Can You Repair Your Own Hearing Aids?
If you fancy yourself a handyperson and know the difference between socket, adjustable, and Allen wrenches, you might be tempted to tinker with your hearing aids should they suddenly quit working. While a DIY mentality is admirable, your Las Vegas audiologist doesn’t recommend attempting to repair hearing aids yourself; they are sophisticated instruments with complex…
Who Can Benefit from Hearing Aids?
Wondering who can benefit from hearing aids? The obvious answer is, anybody who has trouble hearing! And that’s a large number; hearing loss is one of the most common physical conditions in Nevada and across the United States, affecting approximately 48 million people. But it won’t help with all types of hearing loss – and…
Common Treatments for Sinus Infections
Wondering what the most common chronic health condition in the United States is? If you’re suffering from sinusitis in Las Vegas, then you already know. In Nevada, ear and sinus infections rank as the top physical complaint – and statistics reveal the same is true across the country. In fact, some 37 million Americans have…
Surfer’s Ear and Other Summer-Related Disorders
Residents of landlocked Las Vegas, Nevada might think a condition called surfer’s ear is the least of their worries. While it’s reasonable to assume that you have better odds of having a slot machine fall on your foot and spraining your toe, the truth is you are not immune from this painful affliction. When the…