Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Using Listening Checks to Verify Directional Microphone Performance
March 15, 2010
Is it possible to tell if a directional microphone system on a child's hearing aid is working by doing a listening check in the classroom, when no electroacoustic equipment is available? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Infection Control - Sanitizing Via Ultraviolet?
March 15, 2010
What are your thoughts on sanitizing hearing aids via the ultraviolet light of the Dry and Store® box? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Using the SSW with Non-English Speakers
March 8, 2010
To use the SSW, is it necessary that the patient should have English as his or her first language? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Non-physician Referral Source for Medicare
March 1, 2010
Does a Medicare referral source always have to be a physician? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Billing for Services - Ear Protection & Musicians' Earplugs
February 22, 2010
Can you bill insurance for verifying ear protection such as musicians' earplugs? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Practice Management and Professional Issues
Noise Exposure Associated with Small Aircraft
February 15, 2010
I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of any articles or research that outline the risks associated with hearing or ear health when flying, especially on small aircraft. The organisat... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
The Relationship Between Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus
February 1, 2010
What is the relationship between Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and tinnitus? Can it cause or accentuate tinnitus? And how can it be relieved? Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Non-Fused and O/L Indicators for Phonemic Synthesis Test
February 1, 2010
Can you review the Non-fused and O/L indicators for the Phonemic Synthesis test? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Infection Control - Cleaning Probe Tips
February 1, 2010
When cleaning probe tips, how often do you need to change the Sporox after the six-hour soak? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Medicare Billing with Au.D. Students
January 25, 2010
I am supervising a 4th year Au.D. student, but sometimes have to travel to different office locations. During these times, other audiologists in my office supervise the student. When the student perfo... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Directional Microphones, Head Angle, and Classroom Hearing Aid Use
January 25, 2010
How is benefit from directional microphones affected by the listener's head angle, and how does this relate to children using hearing aids with directional microphones in a classroom setting? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
SCAN-C: Screening or Diagnostic Tool
January 18, 2010
We currently use the SCAN-C to screen children for APD disorders. We would like to offer our clients more than just results from a screening. I have heard conflicting information regarding the SCAN. S... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
iPhone Sound Level Meter Apps
January 11, 2010
What sound level meter applications for iPhone do you recommend? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Scoring the SSW Using Number of Errors
December 21, 2009
Should the number of errors (NOE) scoring method be used for the SSW if a child's word discrimination score is depressed in one ear with normal hearing in both ears, or should the Traditional scor... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Is Feedback Optimization Always Necessary?
December 21, 2009
When fitting open canal or Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aids, we see a large reduction in high frequency gain in comparison with other aids after running feedback optimization. This is seen even if... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Test-retest of Stored Equalization with Open Fittings
December 14, 2009
I've heard that test-retest reliability is a problem when you use stored equalization with open fittings. Can you comment on this? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
CPT Code for Tullio Procedures
December 7, 2009
What CPT code should be used when billing for a Tullio procedure? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Affordable Hearing Protection and Recommendations for My Son's Band
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November 23, 2009
My son is in high school and starting a band, and they don't have a lot of money to spend on expensive equipment. As an audiologist, I'm concerned for the band members' hearing. What options do they h... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Conservation and NIHL
The Effect of Snoring on ABR Threshold Reliability
November 16, 2009
When testing for thresholds using click and tone burst ABR, can a patient with loud strider or excessively loud snoring affect the accuracy of the threshold results? In other words, is it possible for... Read More
Electrophysiology
Current Guidelines for Referring Patients for Cochlear Implants
November 9, 2009
I am an audiologist in private practice and have enough of a hard time keeping up with hearing aid technology, let alone cochlear implants. I don't see cochlear implant patients in my practice, bu... Read More
Cochlear Implants
