The Latest Hearing Care News in North Houston
The Best Local Businesses: Our Patients Answered
We are so thankful to work and live in a community that is filled with people who love to help and support others, and we are constantly looking for ways to show our appreciation and help others find out about the amazing people and businesses around us! Small and...
Can You Have Hearing Loss in One Ear?
Many patients come to us with concerns regarding one of their ears, and one of the most common questions we are asked is, “Can I have a hearing loss in one ear?” The answer is absolutely. It is called unilateral hearing loss or, in some cases, single-sided deafness....
Understanding and Treating Balance Issues, Dizziness, and Vertigo
Dizziness is the sensation of being unbalanced. As one of the most prevalent health issues in the United States, it affects more than 9 million people each year. For people over the age of 70, it's the most common cause for going to the doctor. North Houston Hearing...
Prescription Hearing Aids vs. Nonprescription Hearing Aids – What’s the Difference?
You might not have heard yet, but what were once called hearing aids are now called prescription hearing aids. So, why the difference? There has been a need for this differentiation ever since President Biden’s executive order last July to make it easier for people to...
The Truth About Hearing Loss – An Infographic
What Causes Hearing Loss?
With so much damaging hearing loss being preventable, it is good to know the reasons for it. These can vary considerably due to differences in people’s health, age, and work and social environments. The main causes of hearing loss in adults include: Aging – almost 25%...
A Walkthrough Of All The Ways To Treat Hearing Loss In North Houston
So, you’ve taken the first step and accepted that your hearing loss is not something you want to live with anymore, which is excellent news. While I’m sure you’ve probably heard of hearing aids, and how they work to treat hearing loss, did you know that hearing aids...
Why Promoting Hearing Care is More Crucial Than Ever
Hearing loss is often seen as the ‘invisible condition,’ not because of the lack of visible symptoms, but because it has long been stigmatized in society. For many years, it has been associated with ‘aging,’ when in fact it could be due to a range of factors, which is...
Dr. Lacey Brook’s Big Warning About Over-the-Counter Hearing Devices
After years of rumors, it has finally happened. A well-respected consumer technology brand, Jabra, has introduced an over-the-counter product that promises to be a solution to the millions of people with a mild-to-moderate hearing loss that are not yet ready to become...
The Science Behind The Use Of Cognitive Screening In Audiology
Because of the connection between your hearing and cognitive impairment, North Houston Hearing Solutions uses cognitive screening in order to identify your level of cognitive function. We’ve already addressed the five cognitive areas of screening involved in cognitive...