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This depends on a variety of factors, such as the degree of your hearing loss, the size of your ear canal, and your ability to manipulate small parts. Fortunately, modern technology has allowed hearing aids to become smaller and more discrete. Behind-the-ear hearing aids with slim tubes are very cosmetically appealing. Your audiologist will review your hearing aid options with you to help you determine which style will suit your needs.

Every hearing loss is unique and everyone’s experience is different. Advancements in hearing aid technology have allowed us to solve issues that hearing aid users have had in the past. A qualified audiologist can make modifications to your hearing aid to improve functioning. Whether the aid doesn’t fit right, doesn’t sound good or whistles too much, our audiologists have extensive training to address such complaints. Hearing Evaluation Services works closely with each patient to ensure satisfaction with his or her hearing device.

That depends on your hearing loss and listening needs. If you have hearing loss in both ears, two hearing aids will sound more natural and balanced. They will also help you hear better in noisy situations and listen to speech on either side. However, the choice of one versus two is always up to the individual.

At Hearing Evaluation Services, our audiologists are uniquely qualified to help you answer this question. Each person’s hearing loss is different and we all have different types of listening needs (e.g., hearing at work, at home, at meetings, hearing children, listening to music, etc.). What works for one person may not be the best option for someone else.

Based on the results of your hearing test and a comprehensive needs assessment, our audiologists will help you choose the hearing solution that is right for you! This solution may include hearing devices such as hearing aids or other types of amplification. Your audiologist can also provide counseling and training for you and your family members to help you understand the nature and impact of your hearing loss.

Absolutely! To determine if a hearing aid is meeting your needs, you must wear it in your everyday listening situations. Hearing Evaluation Services offers each person a 45-day trial period. If the device is not meeting your needs, you can exchange or return it.

The direct cause of tinnitus is unknown; however, current research suggests it is a result of the brain’s reaction to a change within the auditory system. Tinnitus is often accompanied by hearing loss, with up to 85-90% of patients with hearing loss experiencing tinnitus. It can also occur as a result of impacted cerumen (ear wax), ear infections, exposure to loud sounds and as a side effect of certain medications. Tinnitus is also associated with other non-auditory conditions such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, as well as head and neck injury.

Tinnitus that is the result of certain ear-related issues (including impacted ear wax and conductive hearing loss) will typically diminish once the underlying medical issue is resolved. There are a variety of ways to help better manage Tinnitus including sound therapy and counseling.

The certified tinnitus specialists at Hearing Evaluation Services are trained in various aspects of Sound Therapy and work with patients to develop an individualized tinnitus management program. Current management options include:

• • Traditional Hearing Devices
  • Masking Devices
  • Neuromonics™ Devices
  • Combination Devices
  • Counseling
  • Stress and Sleep Management

Presently, there are no medications or supplements that have been researched and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Tinnitus. There are a number of over-the-counter supplements marketed for tinnitus treatment, however, none have been scientifically proven to reduce or eliminate tinnitus. Medications for anxiety and depression can be used for patients with these conditions, which can be helpful in reducing stress related to Tinnitus. Patients should always consult with their physician before starting a new medication or supplement.

Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems result from a variety of factors. However, the two most common causes are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and vestibulopathy.

BPPV is a complex condition in which you have brief, but intense, episodes of dizziness that occur when you move your head in a certain position or hold it at a particular angle. There are several variants of BPPV, but it commonly occurs when tiny particles in your balance system called, “otoconia,” break loose and fall into the canals of your inner ear. Visit Balance Treatment, to learn about treating BPPV.

Vestibulopathy is a condition wherein there is a reduction in the output of one or both of the vestibular portions of the inner ear. Oftentimes, the onset of vestibulopathy begins with a severe vertigo attack, accompanied by nausea that lasts several days. Symptoms may include dizziness with head or body movement; motion sickness; or uneasiness with certain visual stimuli, such as flickering lights down an escalator.

While these are more common conditions, everyone reacts and feels differently, which is why it’s important to undergo testing. Contact HES today and let our specialists help you diagnose and treat your imbalance or dizziness.

Dizziness and balance problems often result from problems in the vestibular system, part of which is located in the inner ear. Therefore, balance tests, such as VNG Testing and VEMP Testing can evaluate the integrity of the vestibular system. Balance testing allows your audiologist to localize the source of imbalance or dizziness by identifying which components are not functioning properly.

At HES, we believe that everyone experiences dizziness differently. Therefore, treatment should be custom-fit to meet the individual needs of each patient. Though treatment will vary from person to person, two of the more commonly used treatments are vestibular rehabilitation and the Canalith Repositioning Treatment (Epley Maneuver). Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based therapy program designed to improve balance and minimize dizziness symptoms. Canalith Repositioning Treatment, commonly referred to as the Epley maneuver, can help relieve vertigo associated with a positive diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Visit Balance Treatment for more information, and Contact HES to learn how balance treatment can help you.