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Are Headphones/Earbuds Bad?

Are Headphones/Earbuds Bad?

Are earbuds/headphones bad for my ears? It’s a question us audiologists hear often, especially from concerned parents of kids and teens. In order to answer this question, you first need to understand what makes any sound safe vs harmful; it’s not the type of sound...
Noisy Everyday Sounds

Noisy Everyday Sounds

We often are in everyday places that are much louder than we think. Environments such as busy restaurants, loud gyms, sporting events, and even sounds at home like vacuums and lawnmowers can reach sound levels that can be harmful to our hearing sensitivity. When we...
My newborn failed their hearing screening – now what?

My newborn failed their hearing screening – now what?

Of the over 3 million children that are born every year in America, 98% of them will have their hearing screened within the first few days of life. And while many pass, some don’t. What that means is that something is causing their ears to not respond the way that we...
ENT vs Au.D. Who will you see next?

ENT vs Au.D. Who will you see next?

When dealing with any ear related issues, , many often wonder what doctor they need to see as there seems to be more than one. To see. working with ears are otolaryngologists/ENTs (Ear, Nose, and Throat doctors) and Audiologists. While both types of providers work...
The Secret Life of Everyday Sounds

The Secret Life of Everyday Sounds

Have you ever noticed how you can almost sense your coffee machine about to start before it even brews? That’s your brain doing its thing—constantly learning and predicting the sounds around you. Over time, we get so good at it that we can recognize everyday...
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