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Do audiologists perform surgery of any kind?

Asked by brikhaus almost 13 years ago

Not at this time, nor do we prescribe medications. But as the profession develops, you never know.

My Bahamas hearing aid just stopped working almost at the end of my people class. I did not hit it by accident or got it wet. Is there any way I can fix it?

Asked by Maleena over 12 years ago

I am unclear of your question. If your hearing aid was purchased in the Bahamas but is made by an international manufacturer, you can call the manufacturer directly and find a local audiologist to address the problem.

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Thanks ;) I'm 26 and waiting to be assessed for CAPD, having had (now worsened) symptoms all my life. I got through uni fine so nobody understood my complaint. An occupational therapist said I've been compensating.. like how? Thanks again!

Asked by Pam over 12 years ago

CAPD is not widely acknowledged....simply because people don't know what it is! Best of luck!

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Hi, I just got my new hearing aids and there's a crackling sound so if its said its done with reshelling I shouldn't face any problem such like crackling sound right? n why would reshelling seems to have a crack on device?

Asked by Jn over 11 years ago

Perhaps the audiologist thought you just said a "cracking"....

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As a police officer, I frequently run code (lights and siren). Siren output is about 120 dB @ 10'. Many sirens are mounted much closer than 10' to the officer. What's the hearing loss danger to repeated exposure? Say 5 min/night, 5 days/week.

Asked by Richard over 12 years ago

Exposure to sound at 120 dB for over 30 seconds is technically considered dangerous if repeatedly listened to. The degree of damage varies...it depends on the length of your career...how long you have been doing this...etc. But yes, there is danger. It is my belief that all officers have annual audiological evaluations.

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Does hearing loss count as a disability?

Asked by Mellie almost 13 years ago

Yes...refer to the Americans with Disabilities act for more information.

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I have been told by a hearing aid sales person that a hearing aid "uses" the ear, and that if you "don't use it, you lose it". Is there any truth in this statement, or is this a "snake-oil" sales pitch?

Asked by Cam about 12 years ago

Well, hearing aids send information to the ear. The ear then sends information to the brain. Whether you get hearing aids or not, the ear will age. You cannot stop this from happening if you get hearing aids. However, auditory processing can be adversely affected without hearing aids. If the ear and the brain are not in communcation over a period of time, auditory pathway fibers will wear down. We try to preserve that communication with hearing aids. So, in THAT sense, if you don't use it, you lose it.

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Do audiologists perform surgery of any kind?

My Bahamas hearing aid just stopped working almost at the end of my people class. I did not hit it by accident or got it wet. Is there any way I can fix it?

Thanks ;) I'm 26 and waiting to be assessed for CAPD, having had (now worsened) symptoms all my life. I got through uni fine so nobody understood my complaint. An occupational therapist said I've been compensating.. like how? Thanks again!

Hi, I just got my new hearing aids and there's a crackling sound so if its said its done with reshelling I shouldn't face any problem such like crackling sound right? n why would reshelling seems to have a crack on device?

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As a police officer, I frequently run code (lights and siren). Siren output is about 120 dB @ 10'. Many sirens are mounted much closer than 10' to the officer. What's the hearing loss danger to repeated exposure? Say 5 min/night, 5 days/week.

Does hearing loss count as a disability?

I have been told by a hearing aid sales person that a hearing aid "uses" the ear, and that if you "don't use it, you lose it". Is there any truth in this statement, or is this a "snake-oil" sales pitch?

Audiologist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Do audiologists perform surgery of any kind?

My Bahamas hearing aid just stopped working almost at the end of my people class. I did not hit it by accident or got it wet. Is there any way I can fix it?

Thanks ;) I'm 26 and waiting to be assessed for CAPD, having had (now worsened) symptoms all my life. I got through uni fine so nobody understood my complaint. An occupational therapist said I've been compensating.. like how? Thanks again!

Hi, I just got my new hearing aids and there's a crackling sound so if its said its done with reshelling I shouldn't face any problem such like crackling sound right? n why would reshelling seems to have a crack on device?

Also on Jobstr...

As a police officer, I frequently run code (lights and siren). Siren output is about 120 dB @ 10'. Many sirens are mounted much closer than 10' to the officer. What's the hearing loss danger to repeated exposure? Say 5 min/night, 5 days/week.

Does hearing loss count as a disability?

I have been told by a hearing aid sales person that a hearing aid "uses" the ear, and that if you "don't use it, you lose it". Is there any truth in this statement, or is this a "snake-oil" sales pitch?

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