Hearing
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Movie Captioning Access Update
Posted in Hearing on May 30, 2010
Closed captioning, available on most TV sets under "menu" or "set-up," offers those with many levels of hearing difficulty access to the dialog. This ranges from those who only look when they feel they have missed something, to others who solely read the dialog for their information. It has been a long debate how far the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) goes to provide captioning for those with disabling hearing loss in public venues. All theaters have had "assistive"
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Hearing through our teeth… yes you read that right.
Posted in Hearing on May 28, 2010
I have received a request to blog on this new technology, expected to receive FDA clearance in the next few months.
Yes we hear wonderfully without the use of our ears. The cochlea, often referred to as the organ of hearing, is encased within the skull, so movement of the skull passes sound to the organ effortlessly.
Now as new as this concept seems...in 1812 there was documented use of the teeth for amplification--granted not as small or user friendly--but for almost 200
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Want to know how loud your kids really are?
Posted in Hearing on May 13, 2010
Consider downloading a sound level meter app onto your iPhone. For as little as $199.00 these come pretty close to the "real thing." There are many different ones (and I have not heard of any that don't work), but most commonly used are: SPL Meter, Decibel Meter and SoundLevel Pro. These give you a real time analysis of the volume of sounds around so that you can really SEE how loud things are.
What is the power of knowing how loud it is? You can sit down and discuss the time
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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
Posted in Otolaryngology | Hearing on May 5, 2010
Come by either the new Seattle or Kirkland locations this month to pick up a complimentary set of earplugs. We offer two sizes-the "classic" which is a standard size for most adult ears, as well as the "amigo" which is a smaller softer plug for those who have smaller ears.
We've already diagnosed abuse via a wood chipper here in office a couple times this year! Please keep in mind if you have to raise your voice to be heard over any sound it is at a dangerous level--and time
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Is your hearing on the shelf?
Posted in Hearing on April 20, 2010
The number one reason people seek a hearing solution is the recognition that their hearing has worsened. Usually this occurs from making a serious mistake, family pressure or safety concerns. Source: Better Hearing Institute 3/22/10
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