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Caring for Your Hearing Aids in Humidity
Moisture is a major hazard for hearing aids; water exposure can corrode the battery, crack the tubing, damage internal circuitry and affect the speakers and microphone. Accidentally wearing your hearing aids into the pool or…
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What Patients Gain from Ongoing Hearing Aid Care
You may think that hearing aid care ends when you receive your hearing aids. Turns out, that’s where the real care begins. Your hearing needs are unique and complex; you want your hearing health care…
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Real Ear Verification
Are you satisfied with the performance of your hearing aid? Do you feel the quality meets your expectations? Unless your audiologist relied on real-ear verification during the fitting process, your hearing device may not be…
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Over-The-Counter Compared to Prescription-Fit Hearing Devices
Seeking treatment for hearing loss is a life-changing decision, and so is choosing a trusted professional to guide you in your treatment. The options for hearing technology have never been more plentiful and complicated. Our…
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Internet Hearing Devices: A Risky Option
More and more people are attempting to find solutions to their hearing loss without consulting a trained hearing professional, but doing so could be risky to their health, according to the FDA. While you may…
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Why Do I Feel Tired After Wearing My New Hearing Aids?
We at Torrance Audiology are dedicated to being your partners in your hearing loss journey, and that includes supporting you after you receive your new hearing aids. Hearing aids are incredible pieces of technology that will benefit you…
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Do Your Hearing Aids Need a Tune-Up?
While your hearing aids are hardy pieces of technology designed to be durable and withstand heavy daily use, they’re not indestructible. At some point, it’ll be necessary to bring them in for a tune-up or…
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Can Stress Affect Hearing?
Heightened levels of stress can negatively affect various aspects of your health, especially if you’re chronically stressed. One such aspect is your hearing health. Let’s explore this connection more in-depth. What Is Stress? Known as…
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Common Causes of Hearing Loss, and When to Seek Professional Help
Around 37.5 million American adults age 18 and older report having some hearing trouble; that’s about 15% of the American adult population. Hearing loss is a complex health condition, and there are several known causes…
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What Is Earwax, Anyway?
Did you know that earwax isn’t actually wax? It has a waxy, sticky texture, which is what gave it its name, but it’s composed of oil, proteins, and debris. The official name for earwax is…