Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tests
February 4, 2002
When is it appropriate to perform eustachian tube dysfunction testing? How is it performed and how are the results interpreted? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Efficacy of Using Drying Kits with Batteries
January 28, 2002
Can a dry-aid kit be used successfully to extend the life of zinc-air batteries? What about other types of batteries: such as NiCad, mercury, carbon, etc.? Read More
Degree of Noise Reduction with Various Commercial Noise Protectors
January 21, 2002
Is there data on the amount of attenuation/NRR for custom silicone and acrylic earmolds as noise protectors? How do they compare with foam and premolded flanged disposables that are typically used? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
CAPD/APD Age Restrictions
January 14, 2002
At what age can APD/CAP disorders first be diagnosed? (Note: We use the terms APD -Auditory Processing Disorder and , CAPD- Central auditory processing Disorder interchangably) Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Cerumen Production and Earmold Use
January 7, 2002
Is there any evidence that cerumen production is increased when using earmolds? Or, is it that earmolds block the ear from natural drainage so it just appears that there is more cerumen? Also, is ther... Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Infection Control
Hearing Aids, Hearing and T-Coils
December 31, 2001
What is the best communication system for hearing impaired people communicating with telephones? Please address ''Blue-Tooth'' and T-coil systems, and any other recommended technologies. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Noise Reduction Ratings
December 24, 2001
Please discuss the current noise reduction rating (NRR) systems and their applicability to passive hearing protection devices. Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Returns for Credit (RFC)
December 17, 2001
What is the current industry return rate of hearing aids, and what is the most common cause for those returns? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing and Hearing Loss
Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
December 10, 2001
Is there a difference between vestibular aqueduct syndrome and enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome? Please describe the medical and audiologic presentation that is most often related to this syndrom... Read More
Medical and Surgical Hearing and Hearing Loss
ECoG Electrodes
December 3, 2001
Is it safe to re-use extra-tympanic ECoG electrodes? Read More
Infection Control Electrophysiology
Marketing via local service organizations
November 26, 2001
Regarding business communities, how important is it to be active in the local service organizations (Lions, Rotary, Better Business Bureau, etc.)? If you were lecturing at one of their meetings, what... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Amplification and Bilateral Atresia
November 19, 2001
Please discuss possible audiologic management of bilateral atresia. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Medical and Surgical
Touchless Telecoil
November 12, 2001
Describe how the Touchless Telecoil works and what advantages it offers. In what products is it available? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Infant Hearing Screening
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November 5, 2001
What are the relative merits of ABR and OAE for screening premature infants? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Otoacoustic Emissions Electrophysiology Pediatrics
Advertising in the local newspaper
October 26, 2001
If you were writing an advertisement for a local newspaper, what are the key ingredients that should be included in the advertisement (and why) and what should be avoided (and why)? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Dry Aid Kits and Batteries
October 22, 2001
What do you recommend regarding battery placement in the Dry-Aid kit? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Ear Molds as Hearing Protection
October 12, 2001
Can soft earmolds be used as hearing protection in noise? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Fixed Vs. Active Polar Plots
October 5, 2001
With respect to directional microphones in hearing aids, how do fixed polar plots differ from active polar plots? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Marketing
September 28, 2001
What are the most effective and important issues to address when marketing to physicians? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
