Answers for your questions about hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, tinnitus, audiologists, hearing centers, and other hearing loss issues.

• Hearing Aids: Styles and types of hearing aids including digital hearing aids. Assitive listening devices, hearing aid batteries also, bone conduction implants. One of the featured Hearing Answers is an Online Hearing Test as a start to finding out more about whether to seek help for the hearing problems you're experiencing.
  
• Cochlear Implants: Cochlear/inner ear implants andbone conduction implants.
  
• Tinnitus: Ringing, buzzing in the ear — Tinnitus. Sensitivity to loud sounds — Hyperacusis.
• Hearing Aid Batteries: Care and use of batteries for hearing aids.

 

We also have a listing to help you find Hearing Professionals in California, including Audiologists, Ear Nose Throat Specialists and Hearing Instrument Specialists who can help you with your hearing problems.

• Hearing Aids
• Cochlear Implants
• Tinnitus
• Batteries
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• Hearing Loss Organizations

1. Hearing loss in children from MedlinePlus.gov
2. Great links for hearing loss resources on the web, from Listen-up.org
3. Alexander Graham Bell Association for those with hearing loss, for parents and professionals

• How do I know if I have hearing loss?

  Untreated hearing loss adversely affects many aspects of life. Hearing loss can affect anyone, young or old, and getting tested is the first step toward a world of better hearing...Read more…

• What type of hearing aid is best for me ?

  Hearing aids vary in cost based on the type, features, and vendor. Price is not the only consideration and the right hearing professional can help you make this decision. Before you take that step, be an informed buyer with this article... Read more…

• What is tinnitus (ringing in the ear)?

  Tinnitus, often called ringing in the ear, refers to the perception of sound when no external sound is present. Read more…