They are one more option for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. However, you should be aware that the key to success for most people is the audiologist that they work with. Unfortunately, insurance rarely covers the services provided by your audiologist. If you chose to go the over-the-counter route, it is still important to have a hearing evaluation conducted by an audiologist. Hearing evaluations are generally covered by your health insurance. This is necessary to … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2022
How Is An Audiologist Doctor Different From ENT?
How do you know who you should see if you think you have a hearing loss? It can be confusing. If you have experienced a gradual change in hearing, the audiologist doctor in St Petersburg, FL is the professional to see. If you have pain in your ears, a sudden hearing loss, or are feeling unwell, an ENT is the professional to see. Hearing exam. Otolaryngologist doctor checking woman's ear using otoscope or auriscope at medical clinic. Some Differences Between An Audiologist … [Read more...]
Top 3 Mistakes Hearing Aid Users Make
Your hearing loss could be the reason you are having difficulty with your daily activities. When communication takes great effort, it makes everything more difficult. Hearing loss often occurs so gradually that you aren’t aware until the problem becomes extreme. If you are noticing greater difficulty following conversation, it is time to see a professional hearing audiologist. After a thorough exam, the audiologist will offer a treatment plan that often includes hearing aids. Today, hearing … [Read more...]
Children & Hearing Aids
Verification of hearing aid programming using real ear measurements is just as important in children as it is in adults!???? Because infants and children have smaller ear canals, when we put hearing aids on their ears the sounds coming through the hearing aids will end up being louder than they would be in a larger, adult ear canal. ???????? If your child is being fit with hearing aids, a real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) measurement can be made to ensure the hearing aid … [Read more...]
Balanced Diet & Healthy Hearing
There are many vitamins and minerals that are known to be good for certain parts of our bodies, like Vitamin A is good for your eyes???? and Calcium and Vitamin D are good for your bones???? . Unfortunately, there aren’t any specific vitamins or minerals that have been proven to be linked specifically to hearing health! ???? On the other hand, overall health and maintaining a healthy diet has been shown to lower the risk of hearing loss. Make sure your diet is balanced and full … [Read more...]
Ears come in All Different Shapes & Sizes
“Earbuds and headphones always fall out of my ear. Is it possible for your ears to be different sizes!?” ???????????????????????????????????????? YES! Although we like to think our entire body is symmetrical, there can be subtle anatomical differences even in your ear lobes and ear canals! This can certainly impact the fit of your hearing aids. In fact, some of my patients wear two different style tips on their hearing aids because their ear anatomy or hearing loss is different … [Read more...]
Have Trouble Hearing on the Telephone
Do you have trouble hearing when using the telephone, even with your hearing aids on? ☎️ If it’s an issue with a cell phone, the first thing to check is to see if your hearing aids have bluetooth capability that would allow calls to be streamed directly to your hearing aids! Depending on the age of the devices, an adapter may be needed (we can help you with that!) ???? Here’s a few other tips if you’re having an issue hearing with a landline telephone, or if your … [Read more...]
Difference between Audiologist & Hearing Instrument Specialist
“How do audiologists differ from hearing instrument specialists?” ????⚕️????????⚕️ This question comes up A LOT in patient conversation. There is so much information out there about different kinds of hearing healthcare providers and hearing aids in general. Let us break down the difference between an audiologist and hearing instrument specialist… Hearing Instrument Specialist???? A state-licensed hearing health professional trained to evaluate common types of … [Read more...]