Understanding the Link: Is Vertigo a Hearing Disorder?
This article answers the common question “Is vertigo a hearing disorder” and explains the strong connection between your hearing system and your sense of balance. You’ll learn how the inner ear, labyrinth, and equilibrium work together, why certain conditions cause vertiginous feelings, and how audiology care can help. With simple explanations, this guide helps you […]
Understanding What an Audiologist Does and Why Hearing Health Matters
An audiologist is a healthcare expert who helps people with hearing and balance problems. They diagnose, treat, and manage conditions like hearing loss and tinnitus. This article explains what audiologists do, why hearing health is so important, common hearing problems they treat, and how to protect your ears for a better quality of life. Hearing […]
Are cheap hearing aids worth buying?
When people search online for affordable hearing solutions, a common question arises: are cheap hearing aids worth buying? At first glance, low-cost hearing aids seem like a smart investment. Somewhat like a quick way to restore hearing at a fraction of the price. However, their performance, reliability, and long-term benefit often fall short compared to professionally fitted devices. While inexpensive hearing aids […]
How Much Does a Hearing Test Cost?
Link Audiology has audiologists providing hearing tests in Silverdale, WA, Vashon, WA, and University Place, WA. You might wonder “What will my hearing test cost?” when scheduling your appointment. And while it would be great to have a nice, simple answer, it really depends on a few things. We might modify the testing that we […]
The Best Hearing Aids
The Best Hearing Aids Are Only Fit by The Best Audiologist If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re searching for the best hearing aids. You’re trying to figure out which one helps the best in noise, or has the best iPhone features, or has the best sound quality. Well, we’re here to tell you… […]
The Importance of Getting an Accurate Tinnitus Diagnosis
Before you try any treatment for tinnitus, it’s really important to see a doctor or audiologist to find out why it’s happening. Tinnitus can be caused by things like hearing loss, too much ear wax, or even stress. Your doctor can help figure out what’s causing it and suggest the best way to treat it. […]
The Free Hearing Test (And Why We Don’t Do It)
A lot of hearing care professionals offer free hearing tests to new patients. It’s an appealing offer – why pay for something you can get for free? But, as the old saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. And there is no such thing as a free hearing test. Why Offer […]
Meniere’s Disease
What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a disorder affecting the inner ear that is defined by 4 symptoms: (1) vertigo; (2) ear pressure; (3) wind-noise tinnitus; and (4) fluctuating hearing loss. These symptoms usually occur at the same time with “attacks” lasting several hours and can be quite debilitating. And they can progress even […]
What are Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids?
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are hearing devices that you can buy directly without seeing a doctor or audiologist first. They are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss and can be bought at local stores or online. OTC hearing aids are meant to help people who have trouble hearing in noisy places or […]
Labor and Industries Hearing Aids and Services
Washington State Labor and Industries is the state program that covers medical claims for workers who are injured on the job. You might be eligible to get hearing aids covered through a claim if you have permanent hearing loss because of excessive noise exposure, head injury, or some other incident at work. Submitting a claim […]
