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We want our patients to be confident in their hearing loss decisions. Our hearing care specialists have compiled a library full of articles about hearing aids, testing practices, models and accessories, tinnitus symptoms, and more.
There are many causes of Tinnitus. Many of which may be unknown. The most common causes of Tinnitus are: Noise Exposure A natural part of the aging process Head injury Side effect of medications Tinnitus is almost always accompanied by hearing loss. If you are a tinnitus sufferer it is recommended that you have your hearing tested by a hearing healthcare professional. Currently some 30… Read More
Pay attention to the way you think about your tinnitus by asking some self-examining questions. Do you think tinnitus will destroy your life? Do you think you will never be able to sleep because of it? Do you think nobody else understands or knows what it feels like to have tinnitus? Do you think there is no solution for your symptoms? How you think about… Read More
If you have discovered that you suffer from tinnitus you should set up an appointment with an Audiologist as soon as possible so that they may evaluate the severity and discuss possible options.
Most hearing aids on the market are moisture-resistant but not waterproof. This means that, while a few raindrops or sweat from a workout won’t damage them, they are not designed to be worn in the shower or swimming pool. However, there are options for people who are frequently in the water as well. Water-Resistant Options For people with active lifestyles, it’s not always easy to… Read More
Your new hearing aids were a significant investment and you’d like to keep them in good working order for as long as possible. At Collier Otolaryngology Hearing Center, we are dedicated to making sure your hearing care experience is the best it can be, and that includes helping you take care of your hearing aids so they last as long as possible. There Are Limits… Read More
The answer to this question will depend on your age, environment, and level of hearing loss, but people of all ages should be getting hearing screenings on a regular basis. Sometimes these screenings are done in a work or school environment, but often you will have to seek out a hearing care clinic to get a complete hearing evaluation. General Guidelines for Hearing Test Frequency… Read More
What can I do? If you think you may have hearing loss, the first step is to see your local Collier Hearing Center specialist for a hearing test. The test will reveal if you have hearing loss and what type it is. As always, it is FREE at Collier Hearing to have your hearing tested. Should the test diagnose you with a hearing loss or… Read More
Collier Otolaryngology Hearing Center has been selected for the 2015 Best of Naples Award in the Audiologists category by the Naples Award Program
One of the easiest things you can do to ensure the best sound quality from your new hearing aids is to develop a daily routine for cleaning and storing them. Regular cleaning can also extend the life of your hearing aids. When you get your hearing aids, your hearing care professional will give you the tools and show you the proper cleaning techniques for your specific… Read More
Once you and your hearing care professional have decided that you need a hearing aid to correct your hearing loss, you will have a few more decisions to make. The first will be the style of hearing aid you want. Some of this decision will be determined by the level of your hearing loss. Generally, those with profound hearing loss are best served by behind-the-ear… Read More