Faqs

Monday, August 21st 2006 Is there any solution to using the headphones with a transcription machine while wearing BTE's? I usually close my office door and use the machine without the headphones. However, there are times when I should use the headphones. I can use them but it is

Monday, August 14th 2006 I have a patient with BTEs. Within 2-weeks of use, his earmold tubes turn smokey-gray color. I've used Westone 13 Thick clear and Disappear tubing. Do you have any suggestions on how to keep the tubing from getting discolored so quickly? He does not pers

Monday, August 7th 2006 Hearing aid batteries: to refrigerate or not to refrigerate?

Monday, July 31st 2006 I can't figure out how to interpret my audiogram. I keep finding different standards for 'normal limits.' Some say it is 0-20 db, others 0-15 db. Some say it is 0-15 db for children and 0-25 db for adults. And yet others make it seem as though 0 db is the

Monday, July 24th 2006 What is known at this time about massive doses of beta-carotene in reduction of tinnitus?

Monday, July 17th 2006 I am trying to understand the basics of how in monitors that sit in the ear work. What is the musician hearing? Is it the entire band; is it only his/her vocals and/or instrument? How does the musician hear the crowd, or do they need to?

Monday, July 10th 2006 Do you really need to use specially designed earplugs for hearing protection? Can you use other, more inexpensive materials such as cotton balls, or other similar household items, or can you just stick your fingers in your ears?

Monday, July 3rd 2006 From time to time, my batteries only last about 4 hours and I have to change them. These are fresh Rayovac batteries. Any suggestions?

Monday, June 26th 2006 When I use Q-Tips to clean my ears, they itch for days. What is the best way to clean my ears and how often should I do it?

Monday, June 19th 2006 What is the typically amount of attenuation that is provided with custom musicians' monitors worn in the ear?

Monday, June 12th 2006 What is the job of an educational audiologist? What do they do?

Monday, June 5th 2006 I have used baby wipes to clean my ear molds as advised but unfortunately I cannot get remove the stain from the ear wax. Can you please advise me if there is a cleaning solution which can be used to remove these brown stains, and where I can purchase it?

Monday, May 29th 2006 Do you think that if the battery quits on one hearing aid, you should change the other at the same time so that the voltage will be the same on both ears?

Monday, May 22nd 2006 What are the most common long-term care and maintenance issues with monitors worn in the ear?

Monday, May 1st 2006 I am very impressed with LOOP SYSTEMS, but marketing and selling them has been a real challenge for me and my practice associates. How do I get patients to try T-coil based Loop systems, and how can I compel patients to install them in their homes?

Monday, April 24th 2006 As a mother of a teenager, I am concerned about the noise levels of the Walkmans. Also, what about the loud music that employees and customers are exposed to in the ''hip'' shops catering to kids?

Monday, April 3rd 2006 I have been searching the Internet to no avail. Please give me directions on how to "reactivate" metal can desiccants.

Monday, March 27th 2006 When playing jazz professionally, the contour changes of my jawline, causes feedback in my digital hearing aid which fits inside my ear. Also, the trumpet sound itself causes the hearing aid to cut out completely.

Monday, March 20th 2006 What are the future trends in the Baha system? How successful are they and what modifications are we likely to see in them?

Monday, March 13th 2006 I have been a hearing aid wearer for 15 years. I am currently testing some new models that communicate wirelessly from one ear to the other. I have noticed that a couple of brands have set off the shop lifting security alarm at the entrance/exit at a coup

Monday, March 6th 2006 My son lost his hearing in one ear due to a motorcycle accident, the hearing is completely gone in one ear. He still has normal hearing in his other ear. Is there any technology that can be used to restore hearing in one dead ear? I see that Cochlear im

Monday, February 27th 2006 Is there a way to make my Phonak Handymic work with my pc, so that I can hear when receiving a videocall?

Monday, February 20th 2006 I would like to ask if a pediatric patient with a profound sensorinueral hearing loss would still have any chance of improving his hearing with the use of hearing aids? The patient in question is 5 years old.

Monday, February 13th 2006 When playing jazz professionally, the contour changes of my jawline cause feedback in my digital hearing aid which fits inside my ear. Also, the trumpet sound itself causes the hearing aid to cut out completely.

Monday, February 13th 2006 Ive noticed in the larger stores that they rotate the battery packages. They put the older packs first on the shelf like produce.