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The New Choice in Hearing Protection

August 5, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

One of the first questions I ask a new patient is whether they have a history of loud noise exposure. Some say no, some mention hunting, and most brush it off as listening to loud music in their youth. But the truth is that, especially in our modern world, everyone is exposed to unsafe levels of … [Read more...] about The New Choice in Hearing Protection

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: audiology, Hearing Protection, Jeff Lane, Phonak Serenity Choice, Trinity Hearing Center

Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion

June 28, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Phonak has a new hearing aid that is able to adjust sound input based on your motion! When you are walking, your hearing needs are not the same as when you are sitting in a chair talking to a friend. Speech sound while walking the dog with someone or hiking on a trail present unique challenges, … [Read more...] about Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D, audiology, hearing aids, hearing loss, Karon Lynn, motion detect hearing aid, Phonak, Phonak Paradise hearing aid, Prescott Audiologist, Trinity Hearing, Trinity Hearing Center

Tackling Tinnitus

April 2, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus. The perceived sound can vary among individuals, with ringing, hissing crickets and cicadas being the most common. It can also vary in intensity, duration and rate of occurrence. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% of adults. … [Read more...] about Tackling Tinnitus

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: audiology, Jeff Lane, loud noise., tinnitus, Trinity Hearing Center

Treating Hearing Loss in Children

February 26, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

We all know intuitively that you need hearing to learn traditional speech and language. If a child has a hearing loss, especially one that is not detected, the world is confusing and distorted. Imagine a mom telling her young child that it is bath time. If she does not have a bath towel in her hand … [Read more...] about Treating Hearing Loss in Children

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D, audiology, hearing aide, hearing loss, Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing Center

Hearing Versus Understanding

January 28, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

The most common concern of those with hearing loss is not being able to understand others. “I can hear them,” a patient will say. “I just don’t know what they said.” Considering the fact that verbal communication is how most people interact with others, being able to do so is essential. However, … [Read more...] about Hearing Versus Understanding

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D, audiology, Jeff Lane, Trinity Hearing

Exploring the Lyric Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Masker

December 31, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. No need to change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them for free! Discreet Amplification The most … [Read more...] about Exploring the Lyric Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Masker

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: audiology, Karon Lynn, tinnitus

What is it Like to Have a Hearing Loss?

November 28, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

As an audiologist, I see hearing-impaired individuals every day. One of the most rewarding activities of my job is to teach the family members what it is like to have a hearing loss and how to better communicate with hearing-impaired people. What Can the Hearing-Impaired Person Hear? I think … [Read more...] about What is it Like to Have a Hearing Loss?

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D, audiology, Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing, Trinity Hearing Center

Welcome to Hearing Aid Paradise

October 30, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Advancements occur at a quick pace in the realm of hearing aids. Manufacturers are constantly developing new solutions to patients’ hearing needs, so that each successive model provides an even more natural sound quality. Phonak, one of the world’s largest hearing aid manufacturers, recently … [Read more...] about Welcome to Hearing Aid Paradise

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: audiology, Hearing Aid, Jeff Lane, Trinity Hearing Center

Understanding the Value of Baseline Hearing Tests

February 1, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

People getting a hearing test are often asked if there has been a change in their hearing. Some want to know how much their hearing has diminished through the years. Others ask to have a comparison made from the test and ask if their hearing is likely to change significantly. These are important … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Baseline Hearing Tests

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: audiology, Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing

Hyperacusis: Hearing That is Too Good

June 28, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Most of us are aware of hearing loss and the difficulty associated with not being able to hear conversation or other important sounds. What about the people who suffer (suffer is the correct word to use here) with hyperacusis? One in 50,000 people reportedly suffer from hyperacusis. What is … [Read more...] about Hyperacusis: Hearing That is Too Good

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: audiology, Karon Lynn

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