Q: What’s the best brand of hearing aid batteries? A: I am frequently told by patients that one particular brand of hearing aid batteries lasts longer than any another brand. But the winning brand changes, depending on who’s telling the story. The reality is that the lifespan of a hearing
Q: If I have a hearing loss and I don’t get hearing aids, will my hearing get worse? A: I get asked this question all the time. Studies show that not treating a hearing loss usually has no effect on the physical sensitivity of your ears over time, but it
Q: I’ve heard that hearing aids have changed a lot in the past few years. Are they any better? A: Today’s hearing aids are WAY better that those from just a few years ago. One of the biggest improvements is in how they handle noise. The job of a hearing
Q: I mentioned to my doctor that I was having trouble hearing, but he didn’t seem to think it was a big deal. Should I see an audiologist? A: I’ve noticed that some primary care physicians downplay the importance of treating hearing loss, since (usually) hearing loss doesn’t kill you.
Q:My father is visiting for the holidays, and it doesn’t seem like his hearing aid is doing anything. How quickly can you repair a hearing aid? A: When someone in the family has a hearing problem, EVERYONE in the family has a hearing problem. And this is especially true during
Q: I recently saw the Lyric hearing device on The Today Show. Is that a good device? A: I love Lyric, and people who wear it love it, but it’s not for everyone. You need to have the right kind of hearing loss and the right size ear. It truly
Q: My husband isn’t hearing like he used to, but he’s reluctant to try hearing aids, because he says some sounds are already too loud. Is it possible to have a hearing problem and sensitive hearing at the same time? A: It sounds like your husband has a “sensory” hearing
Q: What exactly is “swimmer’s ear”? A: The medical term for “swimmer’s ear” is “acute otitis externa”. It’s an infection in the outer ear canal – between the ear drum and the outside of your head. And you don’t have to be a swimmer to get it. It’s often called
Q: Why does Harmony Hearing bill my health insurance for a hearing evaluation while some places advertise free hearing tests? A: There’s a big difference between an “audiological evaluation” and a “free hearing test”. An audiological evaluation is typically performed by a Doctor of Audiology, and it is a thorough
Q: What’s the difference between an “audiologist” and an “audioprostologist”? A: There are basically two different types of professionals that dispense hearing aids – audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. “Audiologists” are university-educated clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. An audiologist holds either a