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TESTING SERVICES |
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Hearing
Services
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Evaluation of
hearing loss,
dizziness and
balance
disorders as
well as hearing
aid dispensing
is provided
through our
Audiology
Department,
staffed by a
certified
licensed
audiologist. The
Audiologist is
certified by the
American
Speech-Language
Hearing
Association (ASHA),
and licensed by
the state of
Maryland for
audiologic
testing and
hearing aid
dispensing.
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The Signs of a Hearing Problem
- Can hear, but cannot
understand.
- More difficulty hearing
in groups.
- More difficulty hearing
in noisy settings than in
quiet settings.
- Turns the TV or radio
very loud.
- Responds inappropriately
to questions.
- Inattentive or socially
withdrawn.
- Ringing or other sounds
in the ear.
- Delayed speech or
language development.
- Poor academic
performance.
- History of:
- ear infections
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head trauma
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noise exposure
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hearing loss in
family
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Ototoxic medications
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Hearing Aid Services
If your hearing loss cannot
be treated with medicine or
surgery, you may be a
candidate for a hearing aid.
Technological advances in
the last 10 years bring even
greater potential for you to
be a successful hearing aid
user.
Ear
Mold Fittings:
- Ear impressions for new
ear molds
- Ear mold alterations for
comfort or acoustic changes
- Testing performed with
hearing aid for fine tuning
and user's comfort
- Orientation to hearing
aid use, care and
maintenance, and use of
hearing aid controls
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Hearing Aid Dispensing
We dispense a full line of
hearing aids, ranging from
conventional
analog technology
to the latest fully
digital technology.
Fully digital hearing aides
provide the listener with
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superior CD quality
sound processing
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are fully automatic
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minimize the risk of
feedback (whistling)
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process speech and noise
differently
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(Weak sounds are made
audible wile loud sounds
are made comfortable.)
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are compatible and easy
to use with most phone
systems
Hearing aids come in a
variety of sizes ranging
from the Behind-the-Ear
style to the almost
invisible completely in the
canal hearing aid.
We also provide a variety of
assistive listening devices,
anything from telephone
amplifiers to FM systems.
Before we dispense a hearing
aid to you, we advise you to
obtain a written medical
clearance from an Ear, Nose,
and Throat specialist
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Follow-up Services
- Monitoring of hearing
aid functions
- Testing of
malfunctioning aids
- Access to repairs for
all aids
Monitoring of hearing aid use
to ensure that the hearing aid
and its controls remain
appropriate for the hearing
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For information on our
diagnostic testing services,
please click
here For information on
Dr. Aurion Dwyer ,
please click
here
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©
Arnaldo Garro, M.D. 2005
Any information provided on this
Web site should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a
consultation with a physician. If you have a medical problem, contact your
local physician for diagnosis and
treatment.
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