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Your Guide To Choosing The Perfect Hearing Aid
In a rapidly evolving world, so many of us are turning to the information we find online to help us make an informed decision around our next purchase. However, when considering purchasing hearing aids, it’s crucial to understand that they aren’t a one-size-fits-all...
Is an OTC Device Right for Me?
Recently, we’ve been hearing a lot of questions regarding OTC devices. With a little research, you can find out a lot of information about these, but is it the right information for you? Due to the pandemic, our habits and daily routines are increasingly reliant on...
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus presents itself in many different ways. It’s most commonly described as ringing in the ears, but it can be any constant sound such as buzzing, swooshing, hissing, whistling, or clicking. Nearly 15% of the general public suffer from tinnitus, with many...
What Are The First Signs Of Hearing Loss To Look Out For?
Hearing loss is one of the most common health issues in the US today. 1 in 3 people over 65 and half of the people over 75 have a hearing loss. This can be due to patients not identifying their problems when they first arise. We are dedicated to raising awareness and...
Maryland’s No1 Personalized Clean & Check Service
As the owner of Jacob's Audiology and an experienced audiologist, I believe that hearing is a human right and a gift to be treasured; for anyone who has dealt with hearing loss anxiety, the relief provided after receiving their first pair of hearing aids is beyond...
How To Change The Tip of Your Hearing Aid
To ensure your hearing aid receives a full and thoroughly clean, it is important to dissect the tip of your hearing aid, allowing your hearing to be as clear and rich as possible. By doing something as simple as changing the tip can make a huge difference to your...
How To Change Your Hearing Aid Receiver
Many people are intimidated by cleaning their hearing aid and are afraid of damaging it further, especially as it is such a delicate item. However, our team at Jacobs Audiology has established a high level of trust serving our patients and comprises experts in hearing...
How To Change The Wax Filter On Your Hearing Aid
Changing the wax filter is vital to your regular maintenance, as it unblocks a lot of the build-up, which contributes to your difficulty hearing. It can be especially intimidating dissecting your own hearing aid, especially after reading masses of technical jargon on...
How To Clean Your Hearing Aid
Regular maintenance of your hearing aid is one of the most important things toward keeping its longevity and preserving its condition. However, such delicate tasks require a lot of concentration and a steady hand, meaning, if done wrong, it can result in an expensive...
How Much Will My Hearing Aids Cost to Repair?
Like any other electronic device, your hearing aids may have issues from time to time, necessitating repairs. A crack on the casing, earwax blocking the receiver, microphone not working, etc., are all problems that may interrupt the device's proper functioning. While...