What to Do When Ear Wax Becomes A Problem
Ear wax (cerumen) is a waxy substance that helps provide the sensitive skin in the ear canal with a protective coating. Us audiologists love it as it provides so much protection for your ears, moisturizing the ear canal, and fighting off nasty infections. What Makes...
Hearing Aid Repairs Don’t Have To Break the Bank
Today's hearing aids are marvels of technology. With proper care, these high-quality devices usually perform well. That being said, should there can come a time when your hearing aids aren't working correctly, you shouldn't have to spend a fortune to fix them. Since...
Not One but TWO Winners – Hear for the Holidays Competition!
This year has been difficult for everyone, and, although there have been spells of misery, the dark times have identified the sheer compassion and good nature of humankind. Through respecting our guidelines in place and wearing a mask in our clinic, we truly applaud...
The Reason You May Be Experiencing Sound Issues with Your iPhone
One of my patients recently complained that dealing with technology gives him a headache. I often have the same experience. The latest issue with tech giant Apple's simultaneous iPhone 12 and iOS 14 software update have contributed to plenty of tech-caused headaches...
Everything You Need to Know about Hearing Aids
Just about 28.8 million adults in the United States could benefit from wearing hearing aids, according to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). If you are among the 38.2 million Americans with hearing loss, it is likely that...
Why You Need An Audiologist For Ongoing Hearing Health
October is National Audiology Awareness Month, and we wanted to help bring awareness to not only the importance of audiology but to help you make an informed decision when looking at hearing health options. We know that telehealth can seem a little scary, but the best...
How Do Audiologists Test For Balance Disorders?
While audiologists are equipped to examine a range of issues that impact hearing, often they’ll have areas of expertise. In my case, I have an advanced understanding of vestibular disorders, which affect people’s sense of balance in everyday situations. While not many...
How Do You Diagnose and Treat a Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
As a doctor of audiology, I’m qualified to offer comprehensive diagnoses and treatments for a huge number of hearing-related issues. However, there are specific conditions for which I have specialist knowledge, and central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is one of...
Does Medicare Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
What does your hearing mean to you? Is it something extra or something essential? The truth is that excellent hearing not only connects us to the wider world, but it also ensures that we remain in good health for years to come. That’s because our hearing is...
Does BlueCross BlueShield Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
Hearing isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. It lets us connect with loved ones and experience all the joys that the world has to offer – both in our private and professional lives. But all too often, people don’t act when they first notice they have hearing loss...