Eight Convincing Reasons to Prioritize Your Hearing Health
One of the major challenges of hearing care is convincing people to take preventative steps to protect their hearing before irreversible damage occurs.
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Patient Factsheet: Addressing Hearing Loss With Your Doctor
It may be difficult for patients to broach the topic of hearing loss with their doctors. They don’t know how, or when, to bring it up. And maybe they’re afraid that the doctor won’t take them seriously. Given the concerns that many patients have, it’s imperative that practitioners are prepared for these difficult conversations. Because taking the first step is important. Being prepared to address your patient’s concerns is also important. The Better Hearing Institute (BHI), the educational arm of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), has released a digital flipbook for patients who may be wondering how to bring up the topic of hearing loss with...
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COMORBITITIES TO HEARING LOSS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADDITIONAL CARE
Age, genetics, and exposure to noise are still the most common threats to optimal hearing. But hearing loss also can be triggered or exacerbated by a heart attack or stroke, a range of chronic diseases and conditions, and some medications. As a hearing care provider, you have a unique opportunity to learn about the “comorbidities” to hearing loss.
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