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Lori Lovato MA, FAAA, Audiologist
We often have patients ask us, “Can hearing aids lead to dizziness or balance problems?” While it’s rare for hearing aids to cause dizziness, it is possible—but it’s temporary, and it typically resolves itself as you get used to wearing your hearing aids. Like with...
Feel like you’re missing out on conversations with your family and friends, feeling isolated and overwhelmed in busy environments, and struggling to hear your loved ones talk to you? You might be dealing with hearing loss—and you’re not alone. As we age, the cells in...
The new year brings with it a time for goal setting and resolutions to carry us through 2025 and beyond. If one of your resolutions this year is to take care of your hearing, you’re in the right place. By 2050, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2.5...
Did you know that your ears aren’t just to help you hear, but they help you stay steady on your feet, too? Your vestibular system, housed in your inner ear in the cochlea, is crucial to keeping your balance and maintaining your equilibrium. When you’re dealing with a...
Many of us don’t have hearing loss on our radar, as it’s a challenge that our grandparents or great-grandparents face later in life. However, recent studies show that hearing loss affects far more than just the older generation— increasingly loud noise exposure is...
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
We are thrilled to announce that Sound Audiology & Hearing Aids has been named one of the best hearing health clinics in the Tri-Cities region for 2024! This incredible honor comes as part of the Tri-Cities Best contest, where businesses across various industries...
Sound Audiology & Hearing Aids believes that finding the right hearing aid is crucial to improving your quality of life. That’s why we offer a wide selection of hearing aids from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Whether you’re looking for advanced features,...
Hearing loss can be a distressing and life-altering condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. While some factors contributing to hearing damage are well known, others may come as a surprise. In this article, we'll explore various causes of hearing damage,...