How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Hearing aids usually last several years, but their useful lifespan depends on care, fit, technology needs, repairs, and daily wear. Good cleaning habits, moisture control, battery care, and follow-up visits can help hearing aids perform more reliably over time. Carolina Hearing Doctors provides hearing aid care, hearing aid guidance, and hearing evaluations in North Carolina. […]
How to Prepare for an Audiogram Test
What Is an Audiogram Test? An audiogram test is part of a professional hearing evaluation. During the test, you listen for tones at different pitches and volumes, usually through headphones or insert earphones. Your responses are plotted on an audiogram, which shows the softest sounds you can hear in each ear. An audiogram can help […]
Where Should You Get Hearing Aids? Audiologist vs Hearing Aid Center vs Online Options
Choosing where to get hearing aids is almost as important as choosing the devices themselves. The right provider can test your hearing, explain your options, fit your devices properly, adjust them over time, and help you get better results in the real world, providing you with the right information to make confident choices. This includes […]
How to Clean Hearing Aids: Daily & Weekly Care Steps
Learning how to clean hearing aids helps keep sound clear and devices working longer. Most hearing aid problems are caused by wax, moisture, or lack of cleaning. Carolina Hearing Doctors provides professional service and hearing aid repairs in Winston-Salem, NC and Clemmons, NC. Hearing aids help people stay connected to family, friends, and daily life. […]
Navigating Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Why Consultation With an Audiologist Matters
Over-the-counter hearing aids are easier to find today than ever before. You can buy them online, pick them up at a retail store, and start using them the same day. For many people, that feels like a big step forward. If you are struggling to hear family, friends, or the TV, it can be tempting […]
Swimmer’s Ear
Carolina Hearing Doctors audiologists in North Carolina are trained to diagnose and manage a variety of hearing concerns and disorders, including swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear, medically known as otitis externa, is a common condition characterized by inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear canal. It typically occurs when water gets trapped in the ear […]
iPhone and Android Compatible Hearing Aids
Many hearing aids now connect directly to your iPhone and Android smartphone. The greatest benefit for the listener is that is streams phone calls directly to your hearing aids, giving you the best hearing you’ve had on the phone in years. It also allows you to listen to music, audio books, and videos in your […]
Hearing Loss Types, Causes, and Treatments
How do I know if I have hearing loss? The clearest early signs are asking people to repeat themselves, turning the television up past where others want it, struggling to follow conversation in restaurants or background noise, and ringing in the ears. High pitched sounds and consonants fade first, so speech sounds mumbled before anything […]
Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Carolina Hearing Doctors is an authorized provider of premium hearing aids in North Carolina. If you are looking for rechargeable hearing aids to address your hearing loss, schedule an appointment with us today! As experienced audiologists, we’ve witnessed the remarkable evolution of hearing aid technology over the years. Among the most significant advancements is the […]
How Hearing Loss and Chronic Disease Are Linked
The human body is an absolute wonder. So many of our bodily systems are interrelated and disease in one can unexpectedly effect the other. Hearing is no different, and multiple studies have linked hearing loss to a variety of other health conditions. Below we have put together a guide on how common chronic diseases are […]