The findings of a recent hearing loss study are extremely important. This research is for everyone, not just those with hearing loss. As a Doctor of Audiology, I feel obligated to share this with our community. Let’s talk about what this CNN-published study found and...
Patient Resources
Are Hearing Aids Suitable For Sports?
It doesn’t matter if you enjoy your local community sports activities or if you’re a serious weekend warrior; you need all your senses to stay safe and be competitive. This includes healthy hearing. We’ve had many questions from local people who want to ensure their...
Hearing Aid Cleaning and Maintenance
Technology always works better when it’s well maintained, including the technology in your hearing aids. Only the latter needs daily maintenance and upkeep because of its location in the ear. Daily maintenance can double the life of your hearing aids, which protects...
How Common Is Hearing Loss?
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) says 37.5 million US adults “report some trouble hearing.” It’s likely hearing loss numbers are higher than this due to the considerable number of adults who don’t report it. People of all...
Dr. Lance Nelson Shares His Opinion On OTC Hearing Devices
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...
Different Types of Hearing Loss and How to Treat Them
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...
What is Earwax, and Why Do I Have it?
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...
Over-The-Counter vs. Prescription Hearing Aids—What’s the Difference?
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...
Do I Need A Hearing Assessment?
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...
COVID-19 – Our Safety Procedures for In-Person Appointments
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...