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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...
Should You Buy Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Devices? – An Audiologist’s Opinion
You may have heard of OTCs, also known as over-the-counter hearing aids, which are becoming increasingly more popular in the industry. Designed to treat those with mild to moderate hearing loss, they aim to amplify sounds in certain environments and mimic the hearing...
How Much Does a Hearing Aid Repair Cost?
Physician’s Hearing Care is East Tennessee’s top hearing provider because we provide the best devices and the best patient care at affordable prices. Although our hearing aids are remarkably durable, no device is completely immune to damage. Whether the hearing aid...
Cochlear Implant vs. Hearing Aids – Which Is Best For You?
Physicians Hearing Care has been helping residents of Knoxville with their hearing since 1976. One of the reasons we can provide our excellent care is thanks to the extensive group of medical health specialists we partner with. Even though cochlear implants have been...
Hear For The Holidays Giveaway – Winner Announced!
Last November, we invited the community to nominate someone special in our Hear for the Holidays giveaway. It gave one person a free pair of hearing aids, as well as access to our ongoing audiological care. You might be thinking, but what’s the catch? Well, there...
Our 7 Stage Guide To Keeping You Safe During 2022
At Physicians Hearing Care (PHC), our number one priority is to ensure the health and wellbeing of our patients. Our Tennessee community must continue to follow our easy 7 stage guide to protect yourself and the most vulnerable people in the local area. Since the...