Hearing Health Blog

Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. Where your own devices land in that range depends on how you wear them, and a little planning keeps them powered for the conversations that matter. At Volume Hearing & Audiology on North Division Street in […]

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When your ears feel clogged, voices can sound muffled and far away, and it’s frustrating when there’s no earwax buildup to explain it. At Volume Hearing & Audiology in Spokane, WA, audiologist Ray McNiven, M.A., CCC-A, can evaluate your hearing, look for the reasons behind ear fullness, and help you find the right care for […]

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A sudden drop in hearing in one ear can be frightening and may leave those experiencing it unsure of their next steps. We provide immediate hearing assessments and coordinate urgent medical intervention when an acute auditory decline occurs. Any sudden hearing loss requires urgent clinical consultation with a hearing healthcare specialist to pursue immediate medical […]

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Sharp whistling sounds produced by a hearing aid often occur unexpectedly, creating profound frustration and distraction when ignored. Our clinical team will evaluate your hearing aid to discover whether loose fit, earwax buildup, gain levels, aged tubing, or hardware defects cause the noise. Discover the biological and mechanical drivers of feedback, along with safe home-troubleshooting […]

Read More… from Why Are My Hearing Aids Whistling, and How Can I Fix It?

Tracking speech in busy dining venues can feel exhausting when environmental noise drowns out your hearing. Our clinical team can evaluate hearing across quiet settings and background-noise environments to pinpoint specific auditory challenges. Once the diagnostic etiology of your difficult hearing is established, we implement personalized clinical and technological strategies. How Can Hearing Seem Normal […]

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While cotton buds look like simple cleaning instruments, inserting them directly into your ear canal complicates hygiene and can injure sensitive structures. We perform thorough examinations to verify if earwax removal is necessary and select appropriate procedures for your ear condition. Ear canals typically maintain themselves without assistance; nonetheless, if stubborn buildup develops, we help […]

Read More… from Is Using Q-Tips Unsafe for Your Ears? Clinical Methods for Earwax Removal

Experiencing a sudden sensation of spinning when lying flat, turning over in bed, or rising to a seated position can cause significant distress. Clinical audiologists offer comprehensive vestibular assessments to verify whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is triggering your instability. We can help patients understand why positional dizziness happens from BPPV and learn which […]

Read More… from Feeling Dizzy When You Lie Down? Understanding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Custom hearing aids function to assist in managing your unique hearing loss situation. Whether you just started using hearing aids or have worn them continuously for years, if your hearing aids lead to headaches or localized pain, you can find help. A correctly programmed hearing aid rests smoothly in the ear and supplies the precise […]

Read More… from Why Do My Hearing Aids Give Me a Headache?

A significant number of patients postpone treating their hearing loss because they harbor concerns regarding device aesthetics and physical comfort. That defensive reaction is totally logical from a consumer standpoint! In various scenarios, patients expressed fear that wearing an obvious device would cause peers to omit them from casual conversations due to perceived listening limitations. […]

Read More… from Contemporary Hearing Instruments: A Complete Departure From Legacy Devices

For individuals evaluating advanced auditory technology, the upfront capital required is frequently the first noticeable factor. Based on the sophistication of the digital signal processing and the required audiometric programming, these devices span a wide pricing spectrum. Such a capital requirement often surprises families, leading them to prematurely halt their pursuit of better auditory health. […]

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