October 13, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Noise is a ever-present factor in our daily lives. Our environment—from traffic and lawnmowers to music via earbuds—is increasingly loud. Without adequate care, this higher level of noise can result in damage to your ears. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, making it the perfect time to focus on how to preserve this essential […]
October 6, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Why are women and children sometimes more challenging to hear than men? Maybe you have observed that some men claim they are unable to hear their wives speaking when they are detailing tasks to be done. That’s a joke, but it is rather common for individuals to struggle to hear the voices of women and […]
September 21, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
The fall season is a standout period in the annual calendar. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– children laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your family around the table at Thanksgiving. Now imagine that you can’t hear those things or that they are muffled. Failing to […]
September 15, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Have you noticed yourself cranking up the volume on your TV more than usual? Perhaps you often request that people repeat what they have said. While these signs may seem like slight annoyances, they could indicate the early stages of hearing loss. What’s more, your memory might also be suffering as a consequence. Failing to […]
September 6, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
The majority of hearing loss is subtle initially, and you might not even recognize a change. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to observe and bring attention to a person’s hearing problem. Although children are routinely tested, many adults do not consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would for their vision. […]
August 31, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
For parents of infants, finding out that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and disheartening. But the bright side is: With early detection and treatment, babies with hearing loss can thrive. Indeed, they are capable of gaining linguistic abilities, refining their communication skills, and forming profound bonds with their surroundings, ultimately bring about […]
August 22, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Earwax might not be the most attractive topic, but it plays an important part in keeping your ears healthy. Unlike your teeth, feet, or other body parts that require routine cleaning efforts, earwax usually takes care of itself. Overly frequent efforts to eliminate it can actually be detrimental. Earwax is not inherently harmful, but it […]
August 17, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
When a child strains to follow directions, mixes up words that have similar sounds, or seems distracted in loud places, parents may wonder if hearing loss is the issue. But in some cases, the problem may not be with the ears at all: It could be a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD). Hearing loss […]
August 7, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
When hearing aids aren’t enough, cochlear implants can unlock a new world of sound and connection. These small, surgically implanted devices are made for individuals with moderate to profound hearing loss who still strain to understand speech, even with hearing aids. So, who can benefit from a cochlear implant, and how do you know if […]
June 24, 2025 | Southwest Florida Center For Hearing and Balance | Hearing Loss Articles
Hot weather and increased daylight hours during the summer months are frequently filled with cheerful celebrations, easy-going fun, and radiant sunshine. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, going to a family reunion, or enjoying an outdoor concert, summer is the best time to reconnect with friends and family. The cheerful sounds of kids playing, friends […]
