Posts Tagged Audiology
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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...
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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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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...
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What is your Sign… Language?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC When I was a child, people would notice that I wore amplification, and they would ask me if I knew sign language. Their speech would suddenly get louder, and they talked to me like I did not understand English. I felt foolish when they did t...
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What Harm is a Little Hearing Loss?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can a little hearing loss really be that bad? Studies are showing that the effects of hearing loss can be more far-reaching than just difficulty hearing. In 1999, the National Council on Aging found those with untreated hea...
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Experience Simulated Hearing Loss!
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Have you ever wondered what it is like to listen through the ears of the hearing impaired? There are websites that will allow you to experience various types of hearing loss. This is relevant if you have a grandchild who needs tubes, or if y...
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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...
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Protect your Grandchild’s Ears
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Though it is common knowledge that hearing loss affects people of all ages, we often unintentionally expose our loved ones – specifically our children and grandchildren – to dangerous levels of noise. While we would think nothing of se...
