Colorado Springs

Audiology, Inc.

 

Phone  719.520.1155

LOCATION  & DIRECTIONS

 

Dr. Gene McHugh, Audiologist and Owner

Dr. Gene McHugh

Licensed Audiologist

In Colorado

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Mountain Time USA

Mon-Thurs 9:00AM-5:00PM

Closed Fridays

 

Copyright, 2009

 

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   HEAR YE...HEAR YE!!

 

  
  Text Box: Silver Anniversary      

Dear Friends:

I thank all of you for your confidence in our audiology services.  It is a pleasure serving you. 

My wife and will be in the Czech Republic and Germany between August 19-31st.  While we are enjoying our vacation and sampling the “original Budweiser,” the office will be open all month.  So you can take advantage of the August Battery Sale if you miss Patient Appreciation Day on July 30th.  Both Diana and Virginia will be available to help with minor servicing, provide you with batteries, or to schedule you an appointment.

We appreciate your patronage and kind referrals of friends and family.  We are here to help however we can with your hearing needs!

 Best wishes to all of you,

Dr. Gene

Stories:

Our Silver Anniversary

On July 1, 1985, Dr. Gene McHugh opened his audiology and hearing aid practice in Colorado Springs.  Initially called “McHugh Center for Hearing,” his first office was on the corner of North Tejon and Dale Street.  In 1988, he moved to his present location on N. Weber.  Dr. McHugh believes that value and patient-focused care are important in providing quality hearing services.  He offers the very best hearing care and products at low costs.  And, while many providers of hearing devices have become affiliated with, or are directly owned by a corporation, Colorado Springs Audiology remains independent. 

August is “Rockin’ and Rollin’” with Our Annual Battery Discount Sale

This is the month for our yearly battery sale and all batteries are reduced by 25% for the entire month of August.  Normally, a package of batteries is $4.00, but during the sale, each pack is just $3.00.   But, the fun starts this Friday, July 30th between 9:30AM and 2:30PM during what we call “Patient Appreciation Day.” To say “thanks a million!” the first 100 people will receive a $1 lottery ticket.  And as most of you know, each year we have a silly theme.  This year it’s 50’s Rock & Roll, so “be there or be square!”

Summertime Dangers for Hearing Aids

With high humidity plus other summertime activities, moisture can cause problems with hearing aids.  Here are a few tips to consider regarding your hearing devices:

·         Protect your hearing aids from moisture using a  Super Dri-Aid™ from Hal-Hen®.  We have them for under $10.  If you are traveling to the mid-west or east coast humidity problems are worse.  Take a Dri-Aid with you!

·         Excessive sweating can seriously damage hearing aids. If you are a “sweater” store them in the bag/case until you are done with the sweaty activity. 

·         If you wear over the ear models such as Oticon Delta or Dual, Westone® makes a product called Ear Gear that can protect your hearing aids.

·          And……remember to take your hearing aids off before jumping into the swimming pool or shower!

Can Hearing Aids be Harmful to Hearing?

Here is the answer to a relatively common question and a good one since hearing aids do make certain sounds louder. Studies do show that exposure to certain kinds of very loud sound for extended periods of time and over many years can predictably result in noise induced hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). However, research with hearing aids shows there are essentially no adverse effects with even strong hearing aids upon a user’s residual hearing. Oppositely, some have postulated that hearing aids may actually benefit a person by stimulating the ear’s nerve endings and brain. (This argument is often used to sell two hearing aids.)   Again, research fails to show any significant effect one way or another upon residual hearing.  Except for a few instances, a person’s ability to hear will run its course with or without any “harm” or “benefit” from personal amplification.

 Hey- nonny- ding-dong… it’s the “Retro Bro’s” (Gene and friend Joel) performing some oldies at a charity benefit in Cuchara, CO two weeks ago.  About 100 people attended the event at the Community Center. 

QUESTION:  DOES LOUD MUSIC CAUSE HEARING LOSS? 

Here is an appropriate opportunity to discuss the topic of loud music and its effect on hearing loss. Research does not follow what many of you and the pubic think.  In recent large study of people born between 1902 and 1962, the prevalence of hearing loss among the Baby-Boomer generation went down as compared to previous generations.  This suggests that Rock & Roll has not caused problems for the “kids’” hearing.  Also, other prior research studies have come to the same conclusion – most notably using people employed in the Rock & Roll industry.  So, instead of the public focusing on “rock music” as a scourge to one’s hearing, greater emphasis should be on other kinds of noise that are greater than 90dB such as lawn-mowers, air compressors, chain saws, motorcycles, ATV’s, etc., where long time exposure has been proven by research  to cause hearing loss.

Answer:  Loud music is not damaging Gene’s hearing.  However, it may be detrimental to those in the audience who have a fine sense of musicality.  But that’s another matter.