Posts Tagged Molly Parker
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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...
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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 ...
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Tinnitus is a Symptom
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Tinnitus (TIN-ni-tus) is a sound that a person hears inside their head that no one else hears. Tinnitus is a symptom that is often--but not always--associated with inner ear damage. It is often described as “locusts,” “ringing,” “r...
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What is new in hearing aids? A trend…
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Oh my, hearing aids have come a long way! About 85 years ago, people walked around carrying a bullhorn to help them hear. These captured some sounds…as long as they were loud enough to begin with! About 70 years ago, people used body-a...
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Cochlear Implants
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Cochlear Implants (CIs) are often touted as the cure for deafness. This may be true, but success varies. Typically, I recommend an evaluation for a CI if word discrimination is very poor and the individual has significant hearing loss, 1) ...
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Hearing Loss – More Accessible Than Ever
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC The topic of hearing loss is more than a feel-good Hollywood script. Marlee Matlin has portrayed many roles for deaf individuals, which have increased public awareness of hearing loss (West Wing, Children of a Lesser God). Recently, a new T...
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Hearing Better: Positive Communication Strategies
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Communication is a two-way street: the talker and listener each have a responsibility. The talker must speak loudly and clearly, and present their ideas in an orderly way. The listener's job is to pay attention and speak up if something i...
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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 ...
