Although cochlear implants have been around since the ’70s, the recent strides they have made are more impressive than ever. Our experts at North Houston Hearing Solutions have the expertise to treat any level of hearing loss that local residents experience challenges...
Nowadays, most people don’t like the idea of being an outsider. They want a device that performs like any regular high-end hearing aid, allowing them to hear well just like others but with an appearance at the forefront. Some would say that’s impossible, as most...
Following a federal law passed in 2017 directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hearing aids were expected to be available over the counter (OTC) as early as August 2020. However, due to the global pandemic, the FDA hasn't put forth any guidelines for...
When you invest in hearing aids, you're investing in your good health and quality of life. If challenges with the hearing aid of you or a loved one have become frustrating, you may need to weigh the cost of repairing your hearing aid versus replacement. Hearing aids...
Over the counter (OTC) hearing aids are a fairly new type of device. Unlike traditional hearing aids, you can purchase them in store or by mail order, meaning almost anyone can get their hands on them. While this may seem simple at the forefront — due to the...
PSAPs, or personal sound amplification devices, are hearing devices you can buy in a store or online without seeing a hearing professional first. They are not regulated by the FDA as hearing devices, although once the final rules are published on hearing devices...
I want to answer a frequent question we receive in our hearing center. People regularly reach out to us to determine whether hearing aids will stop the ringing in their ears. The good news is that my colleagues and I have an encouraging answer for anyone living with...
As an audiologist At North Houston Hearing Solutions, I work directly with patients from all walks of life. I understand each patient's unique needs and how they can get the most out of their hearing aids. Hearing aid technology has advanced a lot in recent years. As...
Missing important sounds is a potentially hazardous problem for people with hearing loss. The good news is that many technology companies continue to develop and enhance hearing technology to help the deaf and hard of hearing community. Google recently released a new...
Teaching patients how to clean their hearing aids is an important part of my work as a hearing instrument specialist at North Houston Hearing Solutions. We make explaining proper hearing aid care a priority because we want our patients to get the most out of their...
