Francis Audiology

April showers bring May flowers and #SpringAllergies. Contrary to popular belief, allergies don’t just cause itchy eyes and sneezing - irritants may also be the cause for your clogged ears: http://ow.ly/obyo50EjKsj

According to the CDC 22 million workers are exposed to dangerous levels of noise each year. Working in factories and on construction sites puts you in an environment where loud noise is often unavoidable. However, you may be surprised to find dentists and teachers are also likely to experience occupational #HearingLoss: http://ow.ly/pwhm50EjK2N

#EarthDay is an annual event celebrated in an effort to support environmental protection. This year, we wanted to hone in on a specific type of pollution affecting humans and animals worldwide: #NoisePollution. http://ow.ly/W60M50EjJXF

#Tinnitus is an especially common hearing condition, affecting between 15-20% of people. This video breaks down how Tinnitus occurs, what it sounds like and typical treatment methods: http://ow.ly/sl3r50EjJDH

#HearingAids aren’t always enough to support effective communication. #AssistedListeningDevices provide additional support to help you hear speech through environmental noise and improve the sound to noise ratio. Available at Francis Audiology: http://ow.ly/Xd7A50EjJAJ

People with High Frequency Hearing Loss struggle to hear doorbells, notifications from their phone and high-pitched childlike voices. Luckily #HearingAids can help. More from HHealthline http://ow.ly/ReUu50EjJvF

Don’t let your #HearingLoss stop you from enjoying this holiday season. Even though celebrations are much smaller this year, it’s important to have a plan for hearing success. Here are some tips from Psychology Today: http://ow.ly/48fC50CzhO0

Leave the jingaling-ring-ting-ting-aling-too to Santa’s sleigh bells. If your ears are left ringing after the holiday season, schedule an appointment with an #Audiologist who can help tackle your #Tinnitus symptoms: http://ow.ly/OQz650CzhKO

#DidYouKnow Our ears never stop hearing. While we’re sleeping, they simply filter out and ignore annoying sounds. More fun facts here:... http://ow.ly/uYhr50CzhCv See more

Calling all musicians: it’s your time to shine. We could all use a little additional holiday cheer this year. Put your talents on display and protect your ears at the same time. Learn more about custom in-ear monitors for musicians at Francis Audiology: http://ow.ly/AaA750Czhyk

When the tube connecting the middle ear and back of the nose becomes clogged, our ears feel stuffed, plugged or foggy. There are many treatment options for #PluggedEars, but the route your #Audiologist takes is dependent on the cause: http://ow.ly/fTiw50Cdvcr

#HearingLoss has a surprising connection to Inflammatory #Arthritis. While these conditions affect different parts of the body, they do so in similar ways: http://ow.ly/LbwI50CzhtJ

Nearly 30 million Americans experience some form of #HearingLoss. Most often, the damage isn’t recognized until there are significant effects. As Audiologists, our top priority is restoring your hearing functionality. Our care team will help guide you through preventative measures and personalized treatment methods tailored to your goals and routine: http://ow.ly/j7oq50Cdv5y

With more time spent indoors than ever before, you may be tempted to go a few days without your #HearingAids, but experts strongly recommend against this. Hearing devices train our brains to filter out unnecessary sounds, removing them for an extended period of time can have a negative impact on their overall effect moving forward. Learn more from Healthy Hearing: http://ow.ly/zer750CduSp

Communication sets the foundation for a strong relationship, but it can be hard to talk to your partner about your #HearingLoss. Mitigate feelings of frustration and resentment by following these tips from Healthy Hearing: http://ow.ly/N7GH50Czhpg

#Halloween probably looks a little different this year, but protecting your ears will always be a priority. Healthy Hearing details safety tips specifically for people with #HearingAids and #CochlearImplants here: http://ow.ly/ajrD50BApRr

Thank you so much, Denise! Our practice believes in educating our patients throughout their treatment, in an effort to create collaborative, comprehensive care. http://ow.ly/IUQb50BApM1

Over 60% of people who wear #HearingAids are fit binaurally. This means they wear two hearing aids instead of one. Having a hearing aid for each ear enhances the ability to hear through background noise, to determine where certain sounds are coming from, and to hear soft sounds at lower levels. Learn more on our website: http://ow.ly/7Bqf50BApB1