Posts Tagged Ccc

  • Ask the Audiologist - Do I need new hearing aids? Ask the Audiologist – Do I need new hearing aids?

    By Rachel King, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. The purchase of hearing aids and audiology services is an investment in your ability to hear and communicate with those around you. Like most other electronic devices, hearing aids do eventually wear out and need to be replaced. How do yo...

  • Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system? Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system?

    By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. An FM system is a special wireless device that helps people hear better in noisy listening situations. FM stands for frequency modulation and uses radio waves to transmit audio signals to the listener. The device is typically used in con...

  • When Should I Get a Hearing Test? When Should I Get a Hearing Test?

    By Tiffany Meier, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. This is a very good question. It may seem as though this question has a very obvious answer, with the answer being that you should have a hearing test if you are having trouble hearing, and yes, this answer is correct. However, there are...

  • Ask the Audiologist - The Trouble with Background Noise Ask the Audiologist – The Trouble with Background Noise

    By Rachel King, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. A very common statement I hear from hearing aid users is that even though they have hearing aids, they still don’t hear well in background noise. This is probably the biggest difficulty with hearing loss and hearing aids. What I mean by...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is the difference between an Audiologist and an ENT Physician? If you have hearing or balance problems, you may be referred to a specialist for further testing or treatment. Should you see an Audiologist or an ENT Physician? Somet...

  • Is there any way to prevent excessive earwax? Is there any way to prevent excessive earwax?

    By Tiffany Meier, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Simply answered, “not really.” Earwax, also referred to as cerumen, is a substance produced by glands in the outer portion of the ear canal. Earwax serves as a protective agent in the ear, working to trap dust particles, debris and...

  • Tips to Think About Before Getting a Hearing Aid Tips to Think About Before Getting a Hearing Aid

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Purchasing a new hearing aid is no walk in the park; at least it’s not for most people. It’s a big decision and it cost a lot of money. The hearing aid you choose should last you the next five to seven years so you want to...

  • Ask the Audiologist: Can wearing a hearing aid cause more hearing loss? Ask the Audiologist: Can wearing a hearing aid cause more hearing loss?

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can wearing a hearing aid cause more hearing loss? This is a common question posed by concerned hearing aid users. We are all told that exposure to too much noise can lead to hearing loss. Rest assured that appropriately fit ...