Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
References on Occupationally-Related Hearing Loss
October 20, 2008
What data, consensus papers or other evidence are available to help audiologists make judgments about occupationally-related hearing loss? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
Mercury Free Versus Zinc Air Batteries
October 13, 2008
One of my patients called and asked if we carried mercury free hearing aid batteries. Aren't all zinc air batteries free of mercury? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Must Referring Physician be Named on Billing Claim Forms?
October 6, 2008
Please clarify: In order to bill audiologic function tests (CPT 92551-92597) do we need to have a referring physician on our claim? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What if Measuring the RECD is not Possible?
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September 29, 2008
What should I do if I cannot measure and RECD and need to fit a child with hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
NIOSH and OSHA Permissible Noise Exposure Limits
September 29, 2008
What is the difference between the NIOSH recommended noise exposure limit v. OSHA permissible noise exposure limit? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Assessing Oculomotor Function in Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia
September 22, 2008
With bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia and only one camera system, do we bypass oculomotor testing altogether? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Recreational Noise and Hearing Loss
September 15, 2008
I have patients who use noise protection for work, but then spend weekends listening to their iPods, using power tools, jet skis, firearms, etc. without ear protection! How can I get them to understan... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
Programming cables and the Bernafon brite
September 15, 2008
I need some guidance for how to connect the programming cable to the Bernafon brite - can you help? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Frequency of MAPping and Therapy for Cochlear Implants
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September 8, 2008
My daughter who is now 21 months of age recently underwent cochlear implant surgery and the processor was turned on July 28. My question is how often would she require speech therapy? Right now the th... Read More
Cochlear Implants
Myringotomy Tubes and RECD
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August 25, 2008
How is a myringotomy tube or eardrum perforation accounted for when applying RECD? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Construction Noise versus Other Industrial Noise
August 25, 2008
I've heard that noise exposure in the construction industry is different from that in other industries - why is that? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Sensitivity of SISI and ABLB in Identifying Site of Lesion
August 18, 2008
We recently had a new staff member join our department. He has worked for 16 years at one hospital, under the direction of ENT. Basically, if ENT asked for a test he performed it, no questions asked.... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Electrophysiology
Differentiating Fistula and SSCD via Pressure Testing
August 11, 2008
Regarding fistula testing, can you differentiate between expected results from perilymphatic fistula and superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SSCD)? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
How Do I Explain Why Hearing Aids Last Only 5 Years?
August 4, 2008
I have a patient that wants to know why hearing aids only last about 5 years. I explained to him about moisture and wax but that was not a satisfactory answer to him. His argument was that cars can la... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Are Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Losses Always Bilateral and Symmetrical?
August 4, 2008
Are occupational noise-induced hearing losses always bilateral and symmetrical? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Vent Considerations in a RECD with a Vented Earmold
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July 28, 2008
What modifications to the procedures, if any, need to be made when the earmold has a vent? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Are Monothermal Calorics Sufficient in ENG Testing?
July 28, 2008
What are your thoughts on doing only warm or cold irrigations,not all 4? If there is symmetry after same temperature testing in both ears, do you stop there? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Legal Time Frame for Hearing Evaluations Prior to Hearing Aid Fittings
July 21, 2008
Is there a law that a patient must have a current audiogram within six months before being fit with a hearing aid? If not, how recently must the audiogram have been performed? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Telephone Use and the Bernafon brite
July 14, 2008
I have noticed that in hearing aids such as the Bernafon brite, they have an acoustic telephone program instead of a telecoil. What is the reasoning for this? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
'Crisp' Waveforms for Saccade Testing
July 14, 2008
Regarding saccade testing during ENG/VNG, can you define what is a "crisp waveform"? I have heard of this term used to describe abnormality in saccades, but what does it mean and how do you measure it... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
