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Ask the Audiologist – Why do hearing aids cost so much?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do hearing aids cost so much? Getting hearing aids is a big decision. Not only do they have a big effect on your enjoyment of life and your relationships with others, they are also a substantial purchase. There are a numbe...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Ask the Audiologist – Waterproof and dustproof hearing aids
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Waterproof and dustproof hearing aids... can it be true? Yes! It seems that technology has done it! This summer, the first truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant hearing instrument hit the market. (It seems more water...
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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. 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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Ask the Audiologist – Can I Wear Only One Hearing Aid?
By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can I Wear Only One Hearing Aid? When it comes to the question of whether or not you can wear only one hearing aid, ask yourself this question. Would you only get one lens for your pair of glasses if you had vision loss in both eye...