Posts Tagged Aids
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do many hearing aids have volume controls when they are supposed to be automatic? Many hearing aids do have automatic volume controls that work to adjust sounds to audible levels while maintaining comfort. The hearing aids take ...
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Hearing Aid Batteries – A Review
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Hearing aid batteries have a long history. Decades ago, they contained silver. Then they changed and contained a fair amount of mercury. When Zinc Air batteries were developed, shelf life improved significantly. However, there was still some...
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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...
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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 ...
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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. ...
