Posts Tagged Ear Canal

  • Fall into Better Hearing! Fall into Better Hearing!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. In the fall, there are a lot of outdoor activities that take place. There are some things that are good to be mindful with hearing aids. 1) Dust and moisture: ...

  • Hearing Aids and 3-D Printers Hearing Aids and 3-D Printers

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Creating new hearing aids has become very high tech!! With the invention of 3-Dimensional Printers, the hand-made aspect of hearing aids has gone by the wayside. While some people may feel saddened that the artisan aspect of making hearin...

  • Is there any way to prevent excessive earwax? 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...

  • Ask the Audiologist

    Information fromAudiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing Aids: Do you buy them online or do you buy them from a local Audiologist? How do you decide? It is becoming more and more common to check the internet for better deals on products these days, but is it really a better deal for all products? ...

  • Facts About Ear Wax Facts About Ear Wax

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Ear wax, or cerumen, comes from a specialized sweat gland (Sudoriferous glands) in the ear canal. Ear wax serves to lubricate and disinfect the ear canal. The mere presence of wax is usually beneficial, but having too little or too much ...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I can hear people, but it sounds like everyone is mumbling. What is going on? This comment is actually pretty common among individuals who have high frequency hearing loss. It is most common for hearing loss to initially pres...

  • Ask the Audiologist

    By Tara Hartman, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I have been feeling dizzy lately and my doctor wants me to get a VNG test. What is a VNG test? VNG stands for Videonystagmography. Now you know why we call it VNG! People with dizziness or balance problems may be referred by their doc...