What Are OTC Hearing Aids? In 2022, the FDA authorized the production and sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, which are hearing devices that – for the first time – don’t require a prescription from a qualified physician or audiologist. While these devices do present a lower price point for consumers, there are important issues to consider before…
One in eight people in the United States age 12 and older has hearing loss in both ears. Hearing loss can have a huge impact on the quality of your life, and often you don’t realize you have hearing loss until it has progressed. Here are some facts you need to know about hearing loss,…
Hearing can be impacted by many different factors. Some patients are born with hearing loss, while others may develop it with time. But what exactly causes hearing loss? The team at The ENT and Allergy Centers of Texas are here to help patients learn about the ways in which hearing loss can occur, and steps…
At The ENT and Allergy Centers of Texas, patients have the opportunity to speak to a medical provider about hearing loss solutions. Those who were born profoundly deaf or have experienced severe hearing loss may want to ask a professional about the benefits of using a cochlear implant. What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear…
Hearing loss can vary in severity, and there are a wide range of options for patients to choose from when they are considering restoring their hearing. At The ENT and Allergy Centers of Texas, patients in the areas of Plano, Allen, Celina, and McKinney, TX are committed to providing the best possible care for new…
Though there are many types of hearing aids, they are all similar in a few ways. They’re mostly digital and all run on small batteries. They all contain tiny microphones that are used to collect the sounds you’re missing, and amplifiers to help bring those sounds to you. However, hearing aids vary in the features,…
Noisemakers, fireworks, excited vocalizations, refreshing cocktails and a bit of champagne are all part of the year-end celebration, but “ringing in the New Year” should not refer to a continuous noise in your ears. Fortunately, you can enjoy the last night of 2017 while protecting your hearing and voice. Loud Noises and Your Hearing Loud noises…
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