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When you, or someone close to you, reach the age of 60 and begin to experience a subtle decline in hearing, you might wonder why. You're not alone. An overwhelming 65 percent of adults aged 60 and over face age-related hearing loss, a condition deeply rooted in the...
After months of anticipation, it finally happened. On August 17, the Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to over-the-counter-hearing aids. This means that OTCs are now available to purchase in your local pharmacist, store, or online retailer without the...
Hearing loss can present itself very gradually so patients have a lot of time to adapt and conceal their problems from their family, friends, and co-workers. It can often be hard to identify because of this. Each patient will have different experiences and come from...
Producing ear wax is a normal process and you are producing it all the time. Since your ears are self-cleaning, your ear wax will gather all the dirt, debris, and bacteria that are trying to get into your ears throughout your day. Naturally, your earwax will move...
You may be surprised to know that over-the-counter hearing options have been available in some form or another for a long time now. This technology was better known as a personal sound amplifier (PSAP) that simply increased or decreased sound volume. They were always...
The Centers for Disease Control report hearing loss as the third most common health problem in the USA, trailing behind arthritis and heart disease but more common than either cancer or diabetes. Despite these statistics, hearing care tends to be far down the list...
At West Coast Hearing & Balance, our number one priority is to ensure the health and wellbeing of our patients. Our community during the global crisis must continue to follow our easy 5 stage guide to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable people in the local...
Because hearing loss is so prevalent — approximately 37.5 million adults report some trouble hearing — it’s to be expected that most of us will have a loved one facing this holiday season with a bit of trepidation due to their untreated hearing loss. Will they be...
We’re now settling in for the winter, and even though COVID-19 is still with us, we’re adjusting to getting back to work and going to social events again. This brings its own set of challenges because we’ve been used to being at home in relative quiet for a long time,...
Recently, Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that citizens seeking help with their hearing should exercise caution when purchasing over-the-counter hearing devices. We are happy to see that Mr. Bonta sees what we have seen for years. I have had many patients come into...