How do you know who you should see if you think you have a hearing loss? It can be confusing. If you have experienced a gradual change in hearing, the audiologist doctor in St Petersburg, FL is the professional to see. If you have pain in your ears, a sudden hearing loss, or are feeling unwell, an ENT is the professional to see. Hearing exam. Otolaryngologist doctor checking woman's ear using otoscope or auriscope at medical clinic. Some Differences Between An Audiologist & An ENT … [Read more...]
Balanced Diet & Healthy Hearing
There are many vitamins and minerals that are known to be good for certain parts of our bodies, like Vitamin A is good for your eyes👀 and Calcium and Vitamin D are good for your bones🦴 . Unfortunately, there aren’t any specific vitamins or minerals that have been proven to be linked specifically to hearing health! 🤔 On the other hand, overall health and maintaining a healthy diet has been shown to lower the risk of hearing loss. Make sure your diet is balanced and full of … [Read more...]
Difference between Audiologist & Hearing Instrument Specialist
“How do audiologists differ from hearing instrument specialists?” 👩⚕️🥼👨⚕️ This question comes up A LOT in patient conversation. There is so much information out there about different kinds of hearing healthcare providers and hearing aids in general. Let us break down the difference between an audiologist and hearing instrument specialist… Hearing Instrument Specialist🦻 A state-licensed hearing health professional trained to evaluate common types of hearing loss in adults and fit … [Read more...]
How Can A Healthy Diet Help In Better Hearing?
What you eat directly affects your overall well-being. Nutrients are required to keep our body functioning correctly. That said, one way you can protect your ears is to eat healthily, which improves hearing. As we know, hearing impairment or loss is common for people of all ages. If you are going through the same, visit an audiologist to learn the current condition of your ears. After that, eat healthier to protect your hearing loss. If you are searching for a hearing audiologist near me, we are … [Read more...]
Diet & Tinnitus
The old saying, “You are what you eat,” may be true when it comes to tinnitus! So many patients are surprised when I tell them that alcohol, caffeine, and salt can all cause tinnitus or make it worse. If you have tinnitus, consider creating a food diary to track what you eat when your tinnitus worsens or gets louder. Tracking these foods may help you identify your triggers and help you avoid them! We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with … [Read more...]
Dogs and Speech
Did you know studies show dogs process the elements of speech very similarly to the way humans do!? 🐾 “The study had dogs sit facing two speakers. The researchers then played a recorded short sentence—"Come on, then"—and watched which way the dogs turned. When the animals heard recordings in which individual words were strongly emphasized, they turned to the right—indicating that their left hemispheres were engaged. But when they listened to recordings that had exaggerated intonations, … [Read more...]
Real Ear Verification
“I don’t feel like I’m noticing the ‘wow factor’ I was expecting from hearing aids.” I've heard this comment from many patients who arrive at our office with hearing aid purchased online, over the counter, or outside practices... 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Have you ever wondered how we can ensure hearing aids provide you with the appropriate amount of volume to meet your listening needs? I can assure you that our office offers the gold standard of verifying your hearing aid fitting with Real Ear … [Read more...]
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Last week some of my patients shared their fun plans to travel this summer! ☀️ I always remind them to be mindful with their hearing aids when they travel, as routines can be different than the normal day-to-day rhythm… ☀️ Some tips for traveling with hearing aids: Don’t forget your batteries or charger! →Bring your spare case to store them if you remove them while on the go (swimming, pools, flights, boating, etc). →Be CAREFUL with storing them in a safe spot. Many … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need To Know About Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids allow people to enjoy their lives without worrying about being left out of conversations or missing out on daily activities. But like most other electronic devices, your hearing aid also needs power. This power comes from the batteries that are fitted inside. Thus, if you are going to visit a licensed audiologist, there are some things about hearing aid batteries that you should know. Below, we have made a list of these things for your help. 1. The Types of Hearing Aid … [Read more...]
Hearing Aid Batteries
We have discussed batteries several times; however, I think it is time for a little refresher. Most of my patients think that hearing aid batteries are all the same. Unfortunately, they are not. Hearing aid batteries that you purchase at the drug store, grocery store, or big box discount store can have issues. They often haven’t been stored correctly and may have been sitting in a warehouse for several months before even being placed in the store. Recently I have had two patients who have … [Read more...]
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