Patient Education

  • How to Get a Pair of Hearing Aids

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    Hearing aids are medical devices that need to be prescribed by a medical professional. Unlike a TV or a smartphone, you can’t simply walk into Sunland Park Mall and pick up a set. If you’re…

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  • A Guide to Hearing Aid Maintenance

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    When a shelf is loose and you have a question about how fix it, you visit McCoy’s Building Supply to speak with the experts. When your hearing aids are acting up, you contact your audiologist.…

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  • Who to Turn to For Hearing Loss Help

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    Realizing you can’t hear like you used to can be an upsetting insight, especially if it comes after spending a lot on money on tickets to El Paso Symphony Orchestra. There are plenty of professionals…

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  • How to Get Rid of Tinnitus

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    Tinnitus occurs when you hear a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring noise that is not present in the environment. This perceived sound is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. While…

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  • Can Markers in the Body Help Detect Hearing Loss?

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    While figuring out a cure for hearing loss would be life changing for the more than 48 million Americans currently experiencing this condition, new research out of Massachusetts reminds us the importance of not putting…

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  • What Causes Pediatric Hearing Loss?

    It’s important to identify and treat hearing loss in children right away. Untreated hearing loss in children has been shown to lead to delayed speech and language skills, learning problems in school, poor self-esteem and…

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  • Hearing Aids vs. Cochlear Implants

    The most common treatment for hearing loss is hearing aids, but these devices don’t work for everyone. Understanding your treatment options can ensure you find the right solution for your unique type and degree of…

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  • Can Technology Help Tinnitus?

    Tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the country, affecting more than 50 million Americans. A symptom of an underlying disorder rather than a disease itself, tinnitus can range from a mild…

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  • October is Audiology Awareness Month

    Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…

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  • What to Know Before Your First Audiology Visit

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    Hearing loss is common; in fact, an estimated 48 million Americans experience the condition. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, and those…

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