What Role Does Hydration Play in Your Tinnitus?
Tinnitus, that finicky, ringing or buzzing in your ear, is a fairly common symptom that seems to come and go as it pleases. While the ringing is sometimes random, a few factors have been shown to worsen tinnitus. With the summer heat beating down on Mobile, let’s look at one of those possible factors: dehydration….
How to Manage Tinnitus While Enjoying Outdoor Activities in Mobile
Living in Mobile means year‑round opportunities for outdoor fun—whether it’s boating on Mobile Bay, walking the causeway or attending festivals downtown. For people with tinnitus (ringing, buzzing or humming in the ears), outdoor noise and heat can sometimes make symptoms feel more noticeable. The good news: with the right strategies, you don’t have to give…
Can Summer Noise from Festivals and Fireworks Worsen Your Tinnitus?
Summer is a vibrant, dynamic time of year. From summer music festivals to fireworks displays to using power tools and yard work equipment to get things done around the house, we’re exposed to more loud noises than you might initially realize. Can this have an effect on your tinnitus? Loud Noise and Tinnitus Inside the…
Understanding Tinnitus Triggers During Hot and Humid Months
Our bodies are naturally attuned to the changing of the seasons, and the weather may subtly impact you in ways you don’t expect. One such impact is on tinnitus. If you suffer from tinnitus, you may notice a spike or change in your tinnitus now that the weather is warming up. Dehydration Hot, humid weather…
Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with an Audiologist Visit
Hearing loss affects an estimated 15% of American adults—that’s millions of people! Despite how common it is, however, many people don’t realize they have hearing loss until it starts to impact their daily lives. May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and to celebrate, we want to take the opportunity to provide some comprehensive education on hearing…
Get Hearing-Ready for Summer Travel
Got any exciting travel plans for the summer? Your departure date may feel a ways off now, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t critical preparation that can be done now, especially if you’re a hearing aid user. Let’s discuss some things you can do now and in the weeks leading up to your trip…
Rechargeable vs. Button Battery Hearing Aids: Which Is Right for You?
When your audiologist recommends hearing aids for treating your hearing loss, you’ll be faced with a number of choices: style, size, extra features, accessories, budget…and battery type. At , we see ourselves as your partner and advisor on decisions like these, and we want to help you get the hearing aid that works best for…
Your Guide to Upgrading Hearing Aids Before Festival Season
Mobilians love to throw parties, and summer is on the horizon, meaning festivals, concerts, street parties and more. Enjoy festival season like never before with your hearing aids, thanks to specialized accessories, settings and technology so you don’t miss a moment. Upgrade Your Accessories Listening in crowded, loud settings is one of the more difficult…
Common Signs Your Hearing Aids Need a Tune-Up
Just as you need to change the oil in your car or install a software update on your phone from time to time, your hearing aids also need a tune-up every once in a while. Regular maintenance and care will keep your hearing aids in good working condition for as long as possible, granting you…
How Spring Humidity Can Affect Your Hearing Aids (and What to Do About It)
You probably already know that you shouldn’t get your hearing aids wet, but you might have forgotten about humidity, especially in our humid Southern climate. As the weather warms up and we begin to look forward to spring, let’s discuss the climate’s effects on your hearing aids. The Effects of Humidity on Hearing Aids Moisture…