Hearing Associates donated a portion of all hearing aid sales and $20 for every free screening completed in July and August to Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless. On September 20, Hearing Associates presented the donation of $6,675. Northern Lights serves the needs of the homeless population in Mason City and eight surrounding counties, assisting approximately […]
Although medication can be a great thing in relieving our aches and pains, it can also lead to hearing loss. More than 200 drugs – both prescription and over-the-counter – are known to be ototoxic, meaning they can cause hearing damage. Signs of ototoxicity include a feeling of fullness in the ears, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), […]
Summer brings with it a lot of fun events, including concerts, sporting events and Fourth of July parties. While a blast, these events can also pose a risk to our hearing – the prolonged exposure to loud noises can damage the inner ear and potentially lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can occur after […]
