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Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Is an Insidious Health Malady Most people don’t know they’re experiencing it until too late — and even then, they may assume that it’s a temporary problem. If no single significant event occurred that may have caused a sudden change in hearing ability, it’s typically a slow decline. These are among the most common signs that you or...
Hearing Evaluations
Are you experiencing difficulty hearing or suspect that your hearing might not be as sharp as it once was? At Alta View Audiology, we understand that hearing loss goes beyond just the ears; it affects your overall quality of life. That’s why we emphasize the importance of undergoing a comprehensive hearing evaluation to assess your unique needs and kickstart your journey...
Earwax Management
What's the Point of Earwax? Earwax, that yellowish-brown substance produced by the glands of the external ear, may conjure the ick factor for many people, but it actually serves a pretty important purpose. Learn what it’s there for, how to manage it, and what to do if it becomes a problem. When Should Earwax Be Removed? Normally, you shouldn’t need...
Tinnitus Treatment
What Is Tinnitus? Though the common misconception about tinnitus is that it’s a disease, tinnitus is actually a medical condition characterized by persistent ringing in one or both ears that can only be heard by the affected individual. Many who suffer from tinnitus describe the annoying sound as ringing in the ear, but a whistling, hissing, buzzing, or pulsing sound...
Custom Hearing Protection
Why Hearing Protection Is So Important Hearing loss happens for many reasons, one of the most common being exposure to loud noise (noise-induced hearing loss, or NIHL). Repeated exposure to sound levels above 85 decibels (the sound of an idling bulldozer) can cause permanent, irreparable hearing loss. To give you perspective, hearing professionals consider exposure to loud music, either live...
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