How the Flu Affects Your Hearing
As miserable as the flu can leave you feeling, there’s a lesser-known side effect of it that is fairly common: temporary hearing loss. When you’re sick, fluid may build up in the middle ear and Eustachian tube, a thin canal in the back of the throat that connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx. This…
Enjoy the Harvest of a Life Well Heard
At San Francisco Audiology, we’re committed to providing our patients with the best quality of care, as well as the latest information about living a life with healthy hearing. That’s why we’d like to let you know about a recent study conducted by the University of Maryland Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences that correlated…
Can COVID-19 Worsen Tinnitus?
Roughly one in five Americans experience tinnitus, the perception of noise in the ears frequently compared to a ringing sound. Many factors contribute to tinnitus; now, we can add COVID-19, thanks to a recent study from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England. The study, which looked at 3,103 people with tinnitus from 48 countries, found…
What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
If you’ve recently gotten a hearing test revealing a loss of hearing that could be treated with hearing aids, the next step is to get a hearing aid fitting. Hearing aid fittings involve three steps: selecting the hearing aid, programming the hearing aid and adjusting the hearing aid. Selecting the Hearing Aid Your audiologist will…
Hearing Aids Can Help Your Mental and Cognitive Health
Hearing aids don’t just help you hear better, they help you lead a healthier, happier life. Research suggests that one of the many benefits of hearing aids is that they can help improve your mental and cognitive health. Benefits of Hearing Aids There are 48 million people throughout the country suffering from hearing loss. Living with untreated hearing…
6 Popular Styles of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 48 million people across the nation. But despite how common it is, only about 20% of people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. There are many styles of hearing aids on the market, so there’s no excuse: you can find a device that matches your…
Have You Considered Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
In trying to decide what hearing aids are best for you one option you might consider is rechargeable hearing aids. Like the name suggests, rechargeable hearing aids utilize rechargeable batteries instead of standard disposable batteries. In this post we will discuss the benefits and limitations of rechargeable hearing aids to help you decide if they…
The Difference Between Online & In-Person Hearing Tests
From online shopping to online dating and from accessing telehealth to learning a new skill on YouTube, the question is what can’t you do on the internet. In this day and age, you can even get a hearing test online. But are these tests really comparable to the care you get in an audiologist’s office?…
How to Get the Most Out of Your BTE Hearing Aids
Hearing aids come in a wide variety of styles. One of the most commonly prescribed ones due to its versatility is the behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid. BTEs consist of the shell, which houses the electronics, an earmold that delivers the amplified sound to your ears and tubing that connects these two parts. It’s important to…
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle
Do you have trouble hearing your conversation partner at Fog Harbor Fish House? Does your family complain you turn up the TV too loud? Do you have trouble talking on the phone? If so, you may have hearing loss. Fortunately, you can find relief through hearing aids. There are many different hearing aids on the…