20

Apr

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Are Cochlear Implants Waterproof?

Cochlear implants have truly revolutionized the treatment of severe hearing loss. For those who have enjoyed the healing power of these implants, you know their importance. However, as the technology advances, we've fielded increasing questions about cochlear implants' dura...

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20

Apr

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Can Cochlear Implants Cure Deafness?

Have you ever wondered if cochlear implants hold the key to curing deafness? It's a question that's intrigued scientists, medical professionals, and individuals with hearing impairments alike. While cochlear implants don't offer a cure in the traditional sense, they do provide a...

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20

Apr

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Are Cochlear Implants Permanent?

Living with hearing loss can be challenging, impacting various aspects of daily life. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology have paved the way for solutions, and one such breakthrough is the cochlear implant. If you're considering this transformative procedure, a common...

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20

Apr

woman getting fitted with a cochlear implant

Are Cochlear Implants Covered by Insurance?

Over the years, hearing loss has become an increasingly common condition, with one in three individuals over the age of 65 suffering from the condition. Thankfully, cochlear implants can now help hearing loss sufferers overcome their issues. One of the main issues that patients f...

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20

Apr

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Can Tinnitus Be Caused By Stress?

Tinnitus, the perception of ringing or noise in the ears when no external sound is present, can be a puzzling and distressing condition. While it's often associated with age-related hearing loss or exposure to loud noises, there's an emerging understanding of how stress can also...

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20

Apr

5-year-old deaf girl signing to her mother

Hearing Problems in 5 year olds

Hearing problems in five-year-olds are a common concern among parents and educators. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), about 3 out of every 1,000 children in the U.S. are born with some form of hearing loss every year. Hearing problems that go...

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20

Apr

Deaf african american dad and son bonding

Are Hearing Problems Hereditary?

Whether a child is born with the condition or develops it at a young age, 50% of hearing loss cases in children are caused by genetic changes or mutations. In most cases, children who are born with genetic hearing loss do not exhibit any other major health issues. However, there...

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20

Apr

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Ready to go on the Better Hearing Journey? Meet, Dr. Maria Roa

Ready to go on the better hearing journey? Meet, Dr. Maria Roa, audiologist at South Florida ENT Associates! Dr. Roa received her Masters and Doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh and specializes in adult diagnostics, adult amplification treatment, tinnitus management and aur...

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20

Apr

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Better Hearing Monthly Tip with Dr. Sherry Rauh

Join us on the journey to better hearing with these tips from Dr. Sherry Rauh! Dr. Rauh is a former medical journalist who discovered her passion for audiology after writing about treatments for severe hearing loss. She earned her doctorate in audiology from Nova Southeastern Uni...

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20

Apr

Hearing Aid Patient Story

Scott Becker is a 63-year-old patient who recently underwent treatment for hearing loss at South Florida ENT Associates. Scott didn't know what level of hearing loss he was experiencing and thought that the condition was something that only manifests in people in their 70&r...

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