Much like an eye exam is crucial in the treatment of vision impairment, hearing tests are a vital diagnostic tool used to measure and treat hearing loss. A comprehensive hearing test, also known as an audiogram, has several parts, including: Pure-tone audiometry: This test measures hearing thresholds at different frequencies, from low-pitched to high-pitched sounds. [...]
Hearing loss often takes place slowly over time and, as a result, goes unnoticed. With a process this gradual, how do you know if you are experiencing hearing loss? You may not even realize until someone close to you points it out. Take a moment and read through some of the signs and symptoms of [...]
Every day, millions of people around the world suffer from noises that no one else can hear. Some people hear a high-pitched ringing sound while others hear something else entirely, from whooshing to static, chirps, beeps, roaring, or one of many other noises. Despite a lack of awareness in the general public, tinnitus (the medical [...]
Over half a million people worldwide with severe hearing loss use an electronic implant in the ears to be able to let them understand speech. Cochlear implants, as they are known, are one of the most successful technologies to have come out of neuroscience, but only provide partial correction for any hearing deficit. For example, [...]
Exercise is an excellent way to stay healthy, build stamina, endurance and lose weight but did you know that it can also be beneficial to your hearing? You may wonder how much exercise is necessary to improve your hearing and ear function and what types of exercise is most beneficial? Well are here are four [...]
What is Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is the smoke a smoker breathes out and that comes from the tip of burning cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. It contains about 4,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are dangerous; more than 50 are known to cause cancer. Anytime children breathe in secondhand [...]
One of the things that is critical to patient care is listening to each person's individual hearing challenges, limitations and life experiences so we can accurately diagnose and treat their hearing condition. One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is witnessing how a new hearing device or treatment can completely transform our patient's life. But hearing is an intricate process [...]
The beginning of the school year is certainly a busy and exciting time for both parents and students. With so many things to think about, one thing that is often overlooked is importance of hearing health for school-aged children. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to hearing health during this school year: Untreated hearing loss [...]
We first posted these blogs many months ago, but re-posting them has become an annual tradition for Shohet Ear Associates. We are wishing you all a fulfilling, safe and peaceful New Year. Happy Holidays! With the holiday season upon us, many families will be coming together to visit and celebrate the season. Relatives and friends [...]
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed Shohet Ear Associates to the community on Tuesday during a Ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening attended by local dignitaries. The event also featured the presentation of Certificates of Recognition from the California Legislature by 74th District Assemblyman Allan Mansoor, and from the County of Orange signed by First District Supervisor Janet Nguyen.