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Spring 2022 Newsletter

In Newsletter by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Hear from the experts! One of Whisper Hearing Centers main goals is to raise awareness about hearing issues within the local community. As part of this, WHC is excited to share some news about the Hear the World Foundation, which raises international public awareness about the importance of hearing and the consequences of hearing loss, as well as providing support …

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Misconceptions about Hearing Loss

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Hearing loss affects roughly 20 percent of the global population, amounting to somewhere around 1.5 billion people. With so many affected by this condition, you might be surprised to learn that there is a vast mythology that has arisen about it. It would seem that if so many people have hearing loss, then we would have a pretty good sense …

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Recent Research Shows that 1 in 10 Adults in the US Suffer from Tinnitus

In Tinnitus by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Tinnitus is the condition of sustained sound coming from within the body. Many people use the general phrase “ringing in the ears” to describe those sounds, but in fact, they take many forms. Some people hear ringing, but others describe it as whooshing, humming, buzzing, roaring, or even clicking. There are two main types of tinnitus. The first type—objective tinnitus—is …

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Prevent Falls by Treating Hearing Loss

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

become serious health concerns. Every 11 seconds, a senior will visit an emergency room seeking treatment for a fall in the US. Many of these people receive the treatment they need and can be fully mobile going forward, but others find that the fall leads to ongoing health concerns. In light of the seriousness of these incidents, it is important …

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Frequent Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Noise by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

When we think about noise-induced hearing loss, many of us imagine an explosion or a very loud factory. Indeed, these situations can produce sound so loud that hearing loss occurs in an instant. If the decibel level of sound reaches these heights, then it can be sufficient to damage hearing without much time going by, but relatively quieter sounds also …

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Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

When an emergency hits, you need to have all the best resources available. A little preparedness goes a long way toward making you ready to face whatever dangers might arise. Some people take emergency preparedness very seriously, stockpiling resources and developing detailed plans for every possibility. Even if you aren’t so well-prepared, you can take some simple steps to set …

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Is Your Mood Connected to Hearing Loss?

In Hearing Loss by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Mental health is assessed, defined, and diagnosed in many ways. The standards we use to determine psychological “pathology” are also related to the time and place where we live. The signs of mental illness that were used in the past have changed quite a bit in updated psychological methods. We can expect that the future will hold different definitions of …

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Signs of Pediatric Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

The years of early childhood are full of discovery. Each day is an opportunity to encounter something new and to learn about the world. The rapid process of development in the years before spoken language is particularly fascinating. Though babies and children during these years aren’t able to voice their understanding, they are gathering all kinds of important information and …

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Helpful Tips for Managing Tinnitus

In Tinnitus, Tips & Tricks by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing sound that only you can hear. This sound may come and go, or it may be with you all the time. You’re the only one who can hear this sound, but you’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with tinnitus daily. Here are a few tips for managing tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? Do you …

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How to Become an Audiologist

In Hearing Health, Tips & Tricks by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

We all have dreams of what we will do for work. Most of us are looking for something stable that has a lot of demand and won’t go out of style. If you are looking for a stable career, look no further than audiology!   It is estimated that 466 million people suffer worldwide from hearing issues and the World Health …