Posts Tagged Ears

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I’m careful to protect my hearing when around loud sounds. Do I have to worry about my hearing aid being too loud and causing hearing loss? That is a great question, and I’m glad to hear you are thinking about your hearing healt...

  • 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...

  • Dad, can you pass the corn? Dad, can you pass the corn?

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dad, can you pass the corn?” “What?!” “DAD CAN YOU PLEASE CALL MY AUDIOLOGIST AND GET YOUR HEARING TESTED?” “I hear fine…I don’t have any problems!” “Mom, can you please pass the earplugs? I need to pro...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • Are my hearing aids supposed to whistle? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee” Are my hearing aids supposed to whistle? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee”

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dr. Parker, can you please help this person in the waiting room? That feedback sound is driving everyone crazy!” This comment came from my assistant the other day. I quickly finished up what I was doing and called the patient back. ...

  • 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. This is a common question posed by concerned hearing aid users. We are all told that exposure to excessive amounts of noise can lead to hearing loss. Rest assured that appropriately fit hearing aids will not lead to further heari...

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