It can be difficult to ask for help with your hearing. If you are one of the 29 million American adults who could benefit from using a hearing aid, you might be worried about making the right decision when it comes to purchasing a hearing aid. It’s important to choose the hearing aid that’s right for you. So, we’ve put together 5 questions you should ask before buying you buy your hearing aids. How do I even begin to pick a hearing aid – can anyone help? At Hearing Specialists of CT, our professional and licensed audiologists specialize in evaluating your hearing and treating your hearing loss ..read more

Have you ever had itchy ears? What causes this common yet bothersome affliction? How can you treat it? We answer these questions and more in the following blog article. What Causes Itchy Ears? The most common causes of itchy ears include: Ear infections: Itchy ears may in fact be a result of an ear infection, and can be caused by a buildup of earwax, bacteria, or even the common cold or flu. Dry Ears: Ears naturally produce oil and earwax in order to keep the ear(s) healthy. Cleaning one’s ear can cause dryness, which in turn can cause irritating itchiness. In some cases, insufficient earwax ..read more

As a New Year approaches, your social planning may already be in full swing. But even while out enjoying the festivities, it’s important to  protect your hearing. Noise can pose one of the biggest threats to your hearing health. It’s estimated that 26 million Americans over 20 years have experienced permanent damage to their hearing due to noise. New Year festivities often involve a lot of noise. Parties, fireworks and crowds can end up being dangerously loud. These New Year’s hearing health safety tips can keep your hearing safe while you celebrate. New Year’s Hearing Health Safety Tips ..read more

Modern hearing aids are designed to keep up with your lifestyle. Whatever the weather! Wet, cold, dry, humid, your hearing aids should be able to handle it. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take some proactive, protective measures. A few simple steps can help protect your hearing aid devices. When you consider the impact they have on your quality of life, it’s easy to see why keeping them in tip-top shape is important. We’re taking a closer look at how you can look after your hearing aids in winter. Hearing Aids Tips for the Winter Season Just like extreme heat or humidity in the ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, your social diary is likely filling up. Family gatherings and cocktail parties with friends tend to increase in frequency at this time of the year. If you have a hearing loss, you may find that what should be an enjoyable event can end up quite stressful. Cocktail parties can be difficult for many of us, but with a hearing loss they can be very tough! The nature of cocktail parties generally includes multiple conversations going on at one time. This cacophony of noise bouncing around the room can make it difficult to understand the conversation. It can be even ..read more

Are you new to hearing aids? Are you aware it may take months to feel completely adjusted to wearing your new device? During the important early days, everything may seem loud, the pitch of the telephone may seem shrill, the hum of the refrigerator ma be highly distracting. It can be an overwhelming time, but these missing sounds will become part of your subconscious again. We’ve put together some guidance to help you adjust to your new hearing aid devices. Tips to Adjust To New Hearing Aids Keep a hearing journal – Accepting that you have a hearing loss is a difficult first step, keeping a jo ..read more

Hearing aids are commonly thought of as helping with hearing loss or some symptoms of tinnitus. But could they also help with balance issues or vertigo? Vertigo is common in older age, but it is estimated that 2% of the general population suffer from it. Of those, 75% also suffer from hearing problems. According to the NIDCD, in 2008 roughly 33 million American adults, or 15% of the population, had a balance or dizziness problem. While balance can be impacted by certain health conditions or medications, problems within the inner ear can also play a role. Common inner ear conditions that can re ..read more

One of the biggest and most notable impacts on our hearing throughout our lives is often associated with workplace or occupational noise exposure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of hearing loss in the United States can be traced back to exposure in the workplace. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that there are an estimated 20,000 cases of workplace hearing loss each year. From construction sites to event venues, emergency response industries, even manufacturing and countless other lines of profession, your exposure in the workplace can have a serious ..read more

Our ears are a remarkable environment. The delicate and sensitive systems that work together to allow us to hear are truly spectacular. And it’s not just hearing that our ears play a role in. They also help us to maintain our balance! With such a sophisticated and sensitive system, our ears have developed ways of maintaining themselves. They clean themselves, and also help to prevent foreign bodies from getting stuck inside our ear canal. One substance plays a key role in all of this. Earwax. The yellowy, sticky substance in our ears is actually extremely important. However, sometimes it’s pos ..read more

Have you been experiencing pressure in your ear? Maybe your ear feels “full.” You could be experiencing ear congestion. Ear congestion is generally caused by your eustachian tube(s). Either your eustachian tube is blocked by something, or it isn’t functioning properly. Your eustachian tubes, also known as the pharyngotympanic tubes or auditory tubes, are small tubes that run between your nasopharynx in your upper throat and your middle ear space. They help to equalize the pressure in your middle ear. Your eustachian tubes generally remain closed, except for when you’re swallowing, chewing or y ..read more