Southwestern Hearing & Balance

04/27/2026

If you have hearing loss, you’re not alone; this condition is twice as common as diabetes or cancer.

Stay connected with the people around you! Contact our team today to schedule an appointment.

04/22/2026

Are your hearing devices more than five years old, have visible damage or no longer keep up with your hearing needs?

If you answered “yes” to any of these and have sought out prior repairs, it may be time to talk with your hearing specialist about an upgrade. We’re here to help with the next steps!

04/20/2026

Did you know that certain routines can make your tinnitus less of a distraction? Start by tracking what seems to worsen your tinnitus: some people notice changes with alcohol, caffeinated beverages, salty or spicy foods, or certain medications.

Many people also find it helpful to mask tinnitus with relaxing or distracting sounds (like music or a fan). Ask your hearing specialist about additional tinnitus management techniques during your next visit!

04/17/2026

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(505) 946-3955 | As we wrote in a blog post last month, it is sometimes the “not deafening, but still dangerous” sounds that pose the greatest threat to our hearing because we don’t realize at first that they are at hazardous volume levels. Hearing damage is permanent, but preventable, and we ...

04/13/2026

The effects of hearing loss can be wide-ranging. In a population-based study from the CDC, about 40% of young adults with childhood hearing loss reported experiencing at least one limitation in daily functioning.

If you’re struggling to hear, make an appointment with one of our providers today.

04/08/2026

Ringing in your ears can feel exhausting, but if you already wear hearing aids, relief might be closer than you think. Wearing your devices regularly can help reduce listening stress and anxiety, and turning up amplified background sound may help cover up the tinnitus so your brain can focus on ambient noise instead.

If you have hearing loss and tinnitus, talk with your hearing specialist about the settings on your devices and how to use them for tinnitus support!

04/07/2026

Today, we celebrate World Health Day, an excellent time to speak with your loved ones about their own healthy habits and health care needs.

Remember that we’re all in this together!

04/06/2026

If your hearing aids don’t always feel ‘right’ in different places, newer AI-powered devices may help. Some AI hearing aids use machine-learning algorithms to analyze your sound environment and automatically adjust for a better listening experience.

If you’re a returning patient, bring a list of your “trouble spots” (restaurants, work meetings, family gatherings) to your next visit so your audiologist can match features to your lifestyle!

03/27/2026

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(505) 946-3955 | You probably already know that Santa Fe is the highest U.S. state capital, soaring above the Mile High City by almost 2,000 feet. If you live here in Santa Fe, especially year-round, you’ve probably acclimated to the high elevation and high desert climate, but even so, those eleme...

03/23/2026

Hearing loss affects many people worldwide, with an estimated 400 million people, including 34 million children, living with disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization.

If left untreated, this form of hearing loss has been proven to affect health and quality of life over time.

03/20/2026

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(505) 946-3955 | Spring is upon us, and with it comes festivals and fairs! Spring festivals, art fairs and farmers’ markets will soon be popping up around town, inviting us all to browse, mingle and enjoy an afternoon out. These events may not seem like they could pose a risk to your hearing,…

03/18/2026

Today’s AI-enabled hearing aids learn from your environments and adapt automatically, which is great for busy, noisy days.

Set up location-based modes (home, office, favorite café) and ask us to prioritize the voices you hear most often for easier conversations. If listening still feels tiring, a quick fine-tune can reduce fatigue without sacrificing clarity.