Posts Tagged Audiology

  • Ask the Audiologist

    By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands? When the feeling or dexterity in your fingers declines, it can be very difficult to manipulate small objects. Hearing aids are no exception. Even larger hearing aids can s...

  • Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease

    By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s disease is a condition that occurs in the inner ear. It is somewhat common, but not always well defined. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear th...

  • Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs) Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs)

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC There is a new class of invisible in canal hearing aids (IIC). These devices are removable, safe and fit deeply in the ear canals so that others cannot see them. The pictures show the difference in my ear between the traditional small comple...

  • Ask the Audiologist - What should you do if you have sudden hearing loss? Ask the Audiologist – What should you do if you have sudden hearing loss?

    By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Many people with sudden hearing loss realize it when they wake up. It may occur in one ear or both but it is more common in one ear. There is not always a known cause to why your hearing suddenly disappeared. There are two different t...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How long does a hearing aid last and is there anything I can do to prolong it? On average, hearing aids last between five to seven years. Hearing aids are similar to other electronic devices, in that over time technology conti...

  • Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s Disease

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Often after a holiday weekend, I see an increase of patients with complaints of terrible vertigo (dizziness), ringing of the ears, a feeling of fullness in the ear and hearing loss. It is suspected that rich holiday meals and high sodium int...

  • Self-Improvement: The Story of One Audiologist Self-Improvement: The Story of One Audiologist

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC A while back before school started, my wonderful husband decided that we should both lose weight. I was heavy and did not want to change my way of doing things. My husband told me he would assume all shopping, cooking and menu planning. Our ...

  • Ask the Audiologist - Why do digital hearing aids sound so different than my analog hearing aids? Ask the Audiologist – Why do digital hearing aids sound so different than my analog hearing aids?

    By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do digital hearing aids sound so different than my analog hearing aids? New digital hearing aids have computer technology that processes the sound. With this technology, your audiologist is able to tailor the sounds and your co...

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