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Experienced, professional Doctors of Audiology answer questions about hearing loss, tinnitus and other hearing disorders, as well as the latest technology for diagnosing and treating them.


    • Mar 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    What is a Central Auditory Processing Disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 12:07


    Sometimes the brain is unable to understand and interpret auditory information in a normal way. If normal hearing doesn't feel normal for you, find out if you could be dealing with an auditory processing disorder.

    How Do I Know if I Have a Balance Disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 3:00


    Balance problems are often realized after an individual experiences a fall. Be proactive, take our Dizzy Quizzy to see if you or a loved one are experiencing potential signs of balance problems.

    What's New in Widex Hearing Technology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 13:09


    Hearing Doctors speaks with David Alexander, Clinical Product Specialist with Widex, about the latest updates in Widex hearing aid technology.

    Millions of Americans Have Hearing Loss: Do You Know Someone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 6:17


    Hearing loss affects people of all ages, from newborn babies to the elderly. Perhaps it's time to understand why there is a stigma associated with it and what can be done to change it.

    Can Hearing Aids Help Mild Hearing Loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 4:24


    Hearing loss is categorized by degrees - find out if a mild loss is significant enough to warrant treatment.

    How to Fix Your Balance Problems Without Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 4:11


    Most Balance Problems Can Be Helped - Ask an Audiologist

    What Do Your Ears Have To Do with Balance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 6:09


    The ears are one part of a complicated system that helps our bodies keep balance. Doctor Gans tells us all about the individual parts and how they work together.

    Are You Feeling Dizzy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 8:04


    A neurodiagnostic evaluation is a comprehensive look at every aspect of the ear, brain, and balance system to help people with their equilibrium.

    Dr. Richard Gans, Founder of the American Institute of Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 6:13


    Hearing Doctors partners with the American Institute of Balance to offer comprehensive breakthrough vestibular technology in the DC Metro area.

    You CAN Regain Your Hearing: One Man's Fight to Hear Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 23:03


    Matt Hay shares his experience with adult-onset hearing loss as the result of Neurofibromatosis Type 2, and his unwavering perseverance to regain his ability to hear.

    Eliminate Moisture in Your Hearing Aids with REDUX

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 23:22


    Moisture is everywhere and it can wreak havoc on electronic devices, especially hearing aids. Find out how REDUX can restore your hearing aid function within minutes, using state-of-the-art, patented technology.

    Does My Child Have Hearing Loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 14:18


    Childhood hearing loss comes in many forms. Find out about the signs to look out for and what to do about them.

    How Does a Smartphone Work with My Hearing Aids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 10:27


    Many of today's hearing aids can connect to your smartphone to enhance your overall hearing experience. Learn about some of the ways hearing aids and smartphones work together.

    Help!! What's Wrong with My Hearing Aid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 5:39


    Do you know what to do if your hearing aid stops working? Before calling your audiologist - Try some at-home tips or look on our website for How-To Video Tutorials.

    Is It Safe to Use Wireless Hearing Aids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 5:04


    Bluetooth technology is everywhere, including your wireless hearing aids! Find out about the advantages of wireless technology and whether or not it poses a safety risk to hearing aid users.

    Can Wearing Headphones or Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 9:56


    Seems like no matter where you turn, you will see someone wearing headphones or earbuds. Learn about how they can affect you hearing, the warning signs of hearing loss and ways to protect your ears from hearing damage.

    Why Do My Hearing Aids Squeal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 5:58


    There are many reasons why hearing aids may squeal or whistle. Tune in to understand why it exists and what to do about it.

    Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries - What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 8:45


    Everyone loves to plug in and go! Hearing aid technology uses Lithium-ion batteries that allow you to do just that. Find out how they work and what you can expect from them.

    Can I Fly with Hearing Aids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 6:17


    Importance of Hearing Healthcare in Senior Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 15:13


    Untreated hearing loss impacts seniors and their families in numerous ways. Learn first hand from Nate Salisbury, Director of Network Development at Sunrise Senior Living, how seniors are affected and what can be done to help them.

    What is Meniere's Disease?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 5:12


    Hearing loss can be attributed to many things including aging, exposure to loud noises and illness. One of the illnesses that cause hearing impairment is Meniere's Disease. Is Meniere's Disease affecting your hearing?

    Importance of Speech Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 8:40


    Can I Wear Someone Else's Hearing Aids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 5:44


    There are times when hearing aids can no longer be used by their owner, perhaps they have passed on or they have purchased upgraded technology. If you are considering using a previously owned pair of hearing aids, stay tuned to see if its possible and whether or not they will work for you.

    Best Practices in Audiology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 11:01


    5 Reasons Why Two Hearing Aids Work Better Than One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 6:40


    Often we hear the phrase “less is more”, find out if that pertains to the number of hearing aids you should wear when faced with hearing loss.

    Everything You Want to Know About Widex Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 22:10


    Senior Clinical Product Specialist, Michele Gerrish, explains some of the innovations in Widex technology and its impact on people with hearing loss and tinnitus.

    What is ototoxicity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 11:02


    Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 12:14


    Identifying and Supporting Children With Hearing Loss in School

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 14:20


    A Fun and Interactive Way To Understand Your Hearing Test Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 10:21


    How Do I Care for My Hearing Aids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 6:41


    The best way to maintain your hearing aid's performance is to follow daily cleaning and storage recommendations. Find out what's involved...

    The Importance of Follow-Up Care For Your Hearing Aids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 6:44


    Want to get the most out of your hearing aids? Routine follow-up visits with your audiologist will ensure you continue hearing your best.

    How to Make Your Hearing Aids Work For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 3:31


    Learn what it takes to get the most out of your hearing aids.

    Why Do I Only Have Hearing Loss in One Ear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 5:47


    Unilateral hearing loss can also be referred to as single-sided deafness. Find out what happens when your hearing is imbalanced – when one ear hears better than the other.

    Five Strategies to Keep You From Damaging or Losing Your Hearing Aids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 4:29


    Mishaps can and do happen. With a little extra care, you can be sure your hearing aids remain safe and sound.

    Not Just Doctors of Audiology But Patients Themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 15:58


    A conversation with Dr. Ana Anzola and Dr. Linda Himler. Sharing their experiences with tinnitus and hearing loss.

    3D Ear Scanning: Digital Impressions For Custom-Fit Hearing Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 22:25


    Paul Harkness, CEO of Lantos Technologies, delves into this state-of-the-art technology. Highlighting the advantages of safety and accuracy for both the consumer and the professional.

    How to Care for Your Hearing Aids in the Summer Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 5:49


    Summer is a time of heat, water, moisture and sweat - things hearing aids do NOT like. See what you can do to protect your investment. 

    Which Hearing Aid Technology Level Is Right For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 10:09


    The most important factor for long-term success with hearing aids is having the appropriate level of technology. Find out which level is right for you!

    Why Get a Cognitive Test from Your Audiologist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 14:17


    Hearing loss can impact key brain functions, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline. Effective treatment can reduce or eliminate these and other systems. See how a cognitive test can serve as an early warning system. 

    Learn About Starkey Hearing Aids and Accessories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 17:12


    Interview with Dr. Rachele Orsini, Outside Sales Representative with Starkey. Learn about Starkey's innovative technology.  

    What You Can Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 10:19


    Learn about the art and science behind the fitting process, and how hearing aid fittings can be very emotional for patients and family members. 

    Cognitive Health and Hearing Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 8:37


    What's the connection between cognitive health and hearing loss? How can hearing loss lead to dementia and Alzheimer's?  And learn about the Cognivue cognitive screening test we offer. 

    Who's the Best Person to Care For Your Hearing Health?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 7:24


    Know what to look for when you're trying to find a hearing healthcare professional that's right for you.

    What is an Audiogram and How Does it Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 7:54


    Learn how hearing loss is measured, and how the amount and type of hearing loss is shown visually on an audiogram.

    Telehealth Appointments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 6:26


    Telehealth, the new way to connect with your hearing healthcare professional from the comfort of your own home... or anywhere you have internet access.

    Earwax Removal: Best and Safest Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 4:21


    Learn the best ways to remove ear wax and things you should NEVER do!

    How Are 3D Digital Ear Impressions Better Than Silicone Molds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 6:58


    What is a 3D digital ear impression? Find out how it works and the many ways it's better than traditional silicon ear mold impressions. 

    What is a Standard Ear Impression and Why Do I Need One?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 7:54


    Learn what's involved in getting a standard silicon ear impression, and how it differs from 3D digital laser ear impressions.

    Which Hearing Aid is Best For You? Guest Interview With ReSound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 26:28


    With so many different hearing aid products out on the market, what's best for you? Watch (or listen to) our interview with Resound Hearing Aids. 

    What's Involved in a Hearing Test?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 9:39


    Watch the Hearing Doctors as they walk through a hearing test with the show's host, including testing the outer, middle and inner ears, and going over the results.

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