 | Ed Clausen M.A
M.A. Audiologist, CCC-A is a licensed Audiologist under the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. He received his CCC-A in 1994 and serves as Company Audiologist for the 18 company offices of Midwest Hearing Aids, Inc. in Kansas. He holds memberships in the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, the Kansas Speech/Language and Hearing Association, and the Kansas Hearing Aid Association. You may contact Ed at Midwest Hearing Aids corporate office in Wichita at 1 (800) 668-4055 or locally at (316) 264-2411. |
Audiology
2001-05-01 10:25:00
“What did you say
Question: Lately, my wife has been telling me that I turn up the TV too loud, and my friends say that I'm not hearing too well at our clubhouse get togethers. Could it be possible that I have a hearing problem? What can I do about it?
Answer: It is possible that you could have a sensorineural hearing loss or a medical condition that has caused temporary hearing loss, or simply an ear canal obstruction caused by cerumen (ear wax). The best course of action is to contact a hearing specialist in your area. Professionals that specialize in the evaluation and treatment of hearing loss through amplification are typically listed in the Yellow Pages under the heading "hearing aids". The hearing specialist can set an appointment for an examination that will include hearing testing as well as visual inspection of the ear canal. If cerumen is obstructing the ear canal and causing sound to be restricted from fully being delivered to the ear canal, options for cerumen removal will be explored. If a medical referral is warranted, the specialist will refer you to the appropriate medical practice in the area. If sensorineural-hearing loss (the most common type of hearing loss) is indicated, the specialist can discuss the amplification options with you- including micro- sized styles and digital circuitry. Regardless of the course of action, there are several options to overcome listening difficulties. The important thing is to take action and contact a hearing specialist for an evaluation, which is generally free of charge.By Ed Clausen
