by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Jun 5, 2015 | Audiology, Hearing Aids
1. Make sure they are seeing an actual audiologist. Call ahead to ask for credentials. Audiologists have a degree in diagnosing hearing loss, not selling hearing aids. Be aware that some hearing aid dealers wear a white coat to look like a doctor when in fact they are...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Mar 30, 2015 | Hearing Aids
Not staying up to date with your hearing test. Hearing aid wearers should have an annual hearing test to check for changes in hearing sensitivity. Based on these documented changes, the hearing aids are reprogrammed to better fit your changing hearing loss. By not...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Aug 2, 2014 | Hearing Aids
Hearing aids come in different styles, colors, and levels of technology. Today we will discuss how to determine which level of technology makes the most sense for your lifestyle. When preparing for your hearing aid evaluation, you should first determine what your...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Jul 14, 2014 | Ear Cleanliness
On a daily basis I am asked if a Q-Tip is safe to put in the ear. The quick answer is NO!! The most common reason people put Q-Tips in the ear is to remove cerumen, or earwax. Instead of pulling wax out, a Q-tip can actually push wax further in the ear canal. Also,...
