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Offices To Be Temporarily Closed [COVID-19 Announcement]
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that in obedience with the COVID-19 guidelines of our local government and in accordance with the guidelines suggested by The American Academy of Audiology, Big Thicket Hearing will be closed for in-office appointments starting...
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COVID-19 Announcement [March 20, 2020]
As Big Thicket’s hearing care experts, nothing matters more than the health and wellbeing of our patients and community. With the challenges being presented by COVID-19 and based on recommendations by the CDC, an immediate four-step protocol has been put into place to...
Hearing Aid Audio Streaming for Android
Resound hearing aid users are in for a surprise thanks to the latest technological release. Now, Resound hearing aid users who are using compatible devices can use their smartphones to stream music, calls, movies, and other audio data directly to their hearing aids....
Need to Know Tips for New Hearing Aid Users
In the same way that new eyeglasses or dental appliances take some getting used to, adjusting to new hearing aids is a challenge for all of my patients. Besides the shock to your brain produced by the sudden amplification and clarity of sounds when it has gotten used...
I Think My Child Has Hearing Loss; What Should I Do?
For children to learn speech and language skills as they develop, the ability to hear is crucial. And we know that the sooner we treat children for hearing loss, the better. Research has shown that if a baby is treated for hearing loss before six months of age, her...
How to Change Your Wax Filters on Hearing Aids
Believe it or not, ear wax helps to keep your ears healthy. It protects the skin in the ear canal. It also helps by lubricating the ear and keeping out dirt and bacteria. But ear wax becomes a problem when it affects how your hearing aid works. Too much of it can get...
What Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can happen to anyone at any time in their life. In my work as an audiologist in the Hardin County communities, I see it every day. And it affects not only you but also your family, friends, and co-workers. Not being able to hear conversations with the...
4 Common Hearing Aid Problems and How to Fix Them
Here in Hardin County, hearing loss is more common than you think. Most of my patients don't go to rock concerts and blast loud music in their house. They just live. Going to the gun range, working in the sweltering heat on noisy oil & gas equipment, and even work...
Apple iOS 13 Update And The Problem with Hearing Aid Connectivity
We have been receiving worrying reports from our customers indicating that they are experiencing issues with their ReSound hearing aids, in particular, problems with connectivity and sound. We wanted to reassure you that, thankfully, the issue is not with your ReSound...
What is 3D Ear Scanning, and How Can It Help You?
When I became an audiologist over ten years ago, I did so intending to help as many people as possible with a basic life challenge: losing your ability to hear. To me, helping people hear better isn't just a job. It's a way to help people enjoy their lives and to...
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