September 28, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
For individuals who experience tinnitus, air travel can be a source of stress, as the flight may exacerbate their ear discomfort, adding to the normal pre-trip anxieties about getting to their final destination. The loud cabin noise, shifting air pressure, and stress related to air travel can all add to more extreme or bothersome tinnitus. […]
September 21, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
The fall season is a standout time in the annual calendar. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– kids laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now picture a scenario where you are unable to hear those sounds or they […]
September 15, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Are you finding that you’re consistently having to boost the volume on your television to a louder level than you normally would? Perhaps you often request that people repeat what they have said. Even though these signals may appear to be minor inconveniences, they could be early indicators of hearing loss. But here’s something you […]
September 6, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Hearing loss often starts out with slight, almost imperceptible changes that can be easy to overlook. Often, it is loved ones who are the first to recognize and bring attention to a person’s hearing problem. Although children are routinely assessed, many adults do not consider scheduling a hearing test like they would for their vision. […]
For parents of newborns, finding out that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and discouraging. Babies who have hearing loss can do well with early diagnosis and intervention, which is good news. Indeed, they are able to gaining linguistic skills, refining their communication techniques, and forming profound connections with their surroundings, ultimately bring […]
While earwax might not be an exciting subject, it has a crucial purpose in preserving the health of your ears. Unlike your teeth, feet, or other body parts that necessitate regular cleaning endeavours, earwax normally manages itself. In fact, trying to remove it too often can do more harm than good. So, is earwax bad? […]
If a child has trouble comprehending instructions, mixes up words with similar pronunciations, or seems disoriented in noisy surroundings, parents may presume that a hearing issue is to blame. However, in some instances, the problem may not lie with the ears themselves, but rather with a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), which affects the […]
When hearing aids aren’t enough, cochlear implants can open a new world of sound and connection. These small, surgically implanted devices are designed for individuals with moderate to extreme hearing loss who still struggle to comprehend speech, even with hearing aids. So, who can benefit from a cochlear implant, and how do you know if […]
Usually, the concept of hearing aids conjures up the thought of conventional devices that boost sound through the canal of the ear. But for people with certain kinds of hearing loss, particularly those coping with persistent ear issues or single-sided deafness, a different kind of technology could offer better quality and comfort: bone conduction hearing […]
Hearing aids should not negatively affect your life or the way you live. Hearing issues shouldn’t hold you back from taking pleasure in your favorite activities. In general, it’s alright to wear hearing aids while working out or engaging in activities that elevate the heart rate. Just be certain you are educated about the proper […]
