by howlandhears | Jan 16, 2022 | Associated Disorders
Anyone who has ever flown in a plane has probably experienced the discomfort of fullness in your ears. This feeling is often followed by the sudden urge to “pop” your ears, sometimes the “popping” occurs spontaneously, and sometimes it requires some assistance. But...
by howlandhears | May 17, 2021 | Hearing Aids
Warmer weather is coming. Warmer weather also brings heat, humidity and air conditioning all of which can wreak havoc on hearing aids. Moisture collects in tubing; corrosion forms on contact points and ears may produce more wax. Moisture/Water Water is a serious...
by howlandhears | Apr 15, 2021 | Hearing Aids
Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of trying to explain to a nice, but rather impatient person what was wrong with my computer over the phone. I’m sure my attempt to explain the problem did not help him to better understand the problem, frustrating both of...
by howlandhears | Sep 15, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss
The topics of hearing loss and hearing aids are already confusing enough for many individuals. Adding to the confusion is a great deal of misinformation about hearing loss and hearing aids. To help you to begin to understand it all, here are a few facts about...
by howlandhears | Aug 15, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Hearing and understanding are two sides of the same coin. It’s quite possible to hear everything someone says but at the same time understand nothing they said. For example, if you were to listen to someone speaking in a foreign language and I asked you if you could...
