If you or a loved one is searching for solutions to hearing loss, you’re probably confused about who to trust and which direction to take. Every website has a different opinion about what to do, there are multiple options to consider, and a variety of price points;...
Understanding Hearing Aid Investment: Insight From PHC Tennessee
As you traverse the internet searching for answers to the question “How much are hearing aids?”, you've likely noticed that clear, upfront pricing information can be hard to find. This lack of transparency is not an oversight, and here at PHC Tennessee, we're prepared...
What Stops Most People From Addressing Their Hearing Challenges? Our PHC Tennessee Patients Answer
Nationwide, statistics show that most people with hearing challenges wait between seven and 10 years before they seek the help they need. As an industry, the number of people who decide to address their hearing loss versus the number of people who have hearing...
Buying Hearing Aids From Costco vs. Physicians Hearing Care – What’s The Difference?
So you’ve been told the best treatment for your hearing loss is hearing aids, and you’ve been doing your online research to see what’s out there. But there’s so much information, it’s hard to know what to do. Costco has shown up in your search results, and some of the...
Understanding Common Hearing Conditions and Their Impact on Your Life
Hearing problems can result from various factors and impact individuals of all ages. Acquiring information about these diverse conditions is imperative to learning to adjust and manage them effectively instead of constantly living in apprehension. In this article, we...
What Is an Acoustic Reflex Testing Procedure?
The acoustic reflex testing procedure is a diagnostic test that evaluates the functionality of the middle ear muscles in response to sound stimuli. It’s a test that is commonly used to assess hearing function as well as diagnose hearing-related disorders here at PHC...
What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss? How Can You Treat It?
Do you find yourself reminding friends and family to speak into your “good” ear? If so, you’re not alone. Single-sided hearing loss, or unilateral hearing loss, impacts around 60,000 Americans. Single-sided hearing loss is hearing loss that impacts one ear. It can...
Troubleshooting Common ReSound Hearing Aid Problems
The creators of ReSound hearing aids understand that everyone's sound perception is unique. So, they designed innovative devices to give users more sound control and provide a more natural hearing experience. Since the hearing aids come in several models with multiple...
Everything You Need to Know About Cochlear and Bone Conduction Implants
There’s more to solving your hearing issues than just fitting you with hearing aids. While this is the most popular method because it’s so versatile, sometimes prescription hearing aids simply won’t do. With technology moving at lightning speeds these days, we are...
The Medications That Can Cause Hearing Loss and What You Can Do About Them
If you have been having trouble hearing lately, it's important to check and see if your medications are the cause. Many common medications can cause hearing loss, especially if they are taken for a long time. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are more than 200...