Have you been struggling to hear everyday noises like the phone or doorbell ringing, or avoiding crowded environments because you need to constantly ask for repetition? You may be dealing with mixed hearing loss. As the name suggests, this is a mixture of two...
Let’s fast forward a little to the end of your hearing test, where your audiologist presents you with what’s called an audiogram, or a graph that portrays the results of your hearing test. Your audiogram will show you your hearing test results and what they mean for...
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...
It can be worrying and stressful to realize one day that you’re not hearing as well as you used to. However, before you panic and call your friendly neighborhood audiologist, know that your hearing loss challenge could be a temporary issue fixed with medication or a...
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 often have people coming to visit us for their first hearing assessment feeling unsure about what they need, especially for those with more severe hearing loss challenges. It can be hard to figure out what you need best for your unique ears. Will hearing aids be...
Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder, is marked by difficulties understanding speech in noise, struggling to follow rapid or complex instructions, and having a tough time processing auditory information correctly. APD...
While most people believe that hearing loss is an unfortunate side effect of getting older, the reality is that hearing loss can affect anyone – even children. When you see “noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL),” chances are you imagine a sudden blast of noise that will...
Time flies when you’re having fun! I’m so pleased to say that Hear in Texas turns two this year. It’s been a busy two years of doing all that we can for the New Braunfels community regarding hearing care. During these jam-packed two years, we’ve achieved quite a few...
Over our two years of business (Happy anniversary to us!), we’ve met patients from across the US that have come to us for the best hearing care they can get. Not only do we get fellow Texans, but we’ve even had some patients travel from Minnesota to come and see us! ...
