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Which Hearing Aid is Best for Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
June 3, 2021Sensorineural hearing loss happens when there is damage to the nerve pathways between the inner ear and the brain. This is a permanent type of hearing loss characterized by difficulty hearing soft sounds. Many also complain of loud noises being overly muffled. This type of hearing loss can be caused by several different circumstances, including read more…
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Who Invented Hearing Aids?
May 7, 2021Many people have fallen victim to a condition known as hearing loss. Before the 16th century, many individuals were assumed to have various disabilities and were looked down upon by others. However, when a Spanish monk taught people with hearing loss how to read, speak, and write, people’s perception of those with hearing loss changed read more…
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Can You Use a Hearing Aid with a Cochlear Implant?
April 8, 2021For those who have severe hearing loss or even deafness, a cochlear implant may be helpful. This implant is a small electronic device that bypasses the hearing process by using electric signals to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Many hearing care specialists recommend pairing cochlear implants with traditional hearing aids as they provide many useful read more…
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Press Release: New President of Beltone South
March 22, 2021On March 1, 2021, Beltone South entered a new chapter of hearing care service as its appointment of new President Zachary J. Ebel, who has been with Beltone South for over seven years. Former President Perry Ebel, who will continue to fill the roles of Managing Director and CEO for Beltone South, stated, “I have read more…
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Hearing Loss: Causes and Symptoms
March 9, 2021Hearing loss can happen at any age. Because there are multiple different types of hearing loss, the causes and solutions can vary. Inner ear damage, loud noise, and infection are just some of the reasons for hearing loss. If you are experiencing muffled sound or a lack of audio clarity during a conversation, you may read more…
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Conductive vs. Sensorineural Hearing Loss
February 4, 2021Hearing loss is not a new condition. In fact, about five percent of the entire population deals with some level of hearing loss. That’s over 466 million people! With even the slightest bit of hearing loss, people can find it challenging to communicate with the world around them. If left untreated, this can result in read more…