Posts Tagged Noise Exposure

  • 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...

  • Tinnitus is a Symptom Tinnitus is a Symptom

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Tinnitus (TIN-ni-tus) is a sound that a person hears inside their head that no one else hears. Tinnitus is a symptom that is often--but not always--associated with inner ear damage. It is often described as “locusts,” “ringing,” “r...

  • May is Better Speech and Hearing Month May is Better Speech and Hearing Month

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Fourteen years ago when I began working as an audiologist in the QCA, I saw many factory retirees finishing their employment with tremendous hearing losses. Back in 1997, many factory workers were employed for 30+ years and did not have the ...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I can hear people, but it sounds like everyone is mumbling. What is going on? This comment is actually pretty common among individuals who have high frequency hearing loss. It is most common for hearing loss to initially pres...

  • Noise Induced Hearing Loss Noise Induced Hearing Loss

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center "I went to a concert Saturday night and this ringing just won’t stop. This has happened before, but it always got better after a couple of days.” “I suddenly noticed this loud ringing noise the other day. It sounds ...