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The “Why” of Tinnitus
If you’re experiencing a persistent ringing in the ears, you are not alone. About 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. That translates to 20 percent of the population, making it one of the most common…
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Resolve to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Happy 2019! Actually is has been here for a few weeks now, but who’s counting? The new year is a time for reflection, looking at your life and determining where you can make improvements. If…
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How Does a Hearing Test Work?
Many people hear the word “test” and have unpleasant flashbacks to pop quizzes in algebra. The good news? If you’re one of the 20 percent of adults in Santa Barbara with hearing loss, you won’t…
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Can You Be Making Your Tinnitus Worse?
About one in five people in Santa Barbara has tinnitus. This ringing in the ears occurs as a result of damage to the sensory nerves in the inner, called hair cells. Unfortunately, once the nerve…
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The High Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss
Individuals with hearing loss in Santa Barbara already have higher out-of-pocket costs than those with normal hearing. There’s no getting around the fact that the additional expenses associated with hearing loss add up! According to…
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Hearing Aid Travel Tips
Vacations are a much-needed respite from the stress and monotony of daily life. If you’re a Santa Barbara resident with hearing loss, you’ll need to pack more than a camera and sunscreen in your carry-on…
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Are There Different Types of Hearing Aids?
If everybody in Santa Barbara were exactly alike, a single type of hearing aid might suffice. But how boring would a real-life version of “Where’s Waldo?” be? Fortunately, we live in a world where –…
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What is an Audiologist?
If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss in Santa Barbara, you’ll be getting to know your Audiologist pretty well. Not only will this person be there for you during your hearing evaluation and initial…
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Five MORE Steps to Better Hearing
Recently, we shared five important steps you can take to ensure better hearing. Our mission is to keep Santa Barbara and Solvang residents hearing to the best of their abilities, so we thought we’d expand…
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How to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common; make that, hearing loss is really common. More than 48 million people in California and throughout the country are currently affected by a hearing impairment. But did you know that many…
