Few things are more frustrating than a hearing aid going quiet in the middle of a conversation or a family dinner. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type, so knowing what to expect from your own devices helps you plan ahead. At Professional
Hearing aids spend all day in a warm, waxy environment, so a little buildup is normal. Left alone, though, wax and moisture can block tiny openings and leave your devices sounding weak or distorted. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep them working well and prevents that frustration. Professional Hearing Center’s owner, audiologist Lori
A hearing aid that suddenly sounds weaker, sharper, or scratchier than its partner can throw off your whole day. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so if one sounds different or less clear than the other, it should be examined. At Professional Hearing Center, with offices in Fremont,
When your ear feels clogged, voices can sound far away and the TV never seems loud enough, and it’s confusing when there’s no earwax to blame. At Professional Hearing Center, with offices in Fremont, Omaha and Wahoo, NE, audiologist and owner Lori Dailey, M.S., CCC-A, and hearing instrument specialist Mike Grace, HIS, help patients understand
Experiencing a rapid decline in hearing in a single ear is a distressing event that creates understandable uncertainty. Our practice can provide urgent hearing testing and help coordinate appropriate medical care when a rapid change occurs. Any sudden hearing loss requires urgent clinical consultation with a hearing healthcare specialist to pursue immediate medical intervention or
An unexpected, piercing whistle emitted by a hearing aid can arise abruptly, causing major irritation and cognitive distraction until resolved. Our audiology clinic can determine if the acoustic feedback stems from poor physical fit, cerumen impaction, programming parameters, degraded components, or internal electronic failure. Review common feedback mechanisms alongside safe at-home maintenance steps to eliminate
Restaurant conversations can be difficult to follow when environmental noise competes with your focus and hearing. Our specialists can evaluate hearing under both calm and noisy listening conditions to establish why noisy rooms present such difficulty. After diagnosing the source of your difficult hearing, we design targeted interventions tailored to your listening needs. Understanding the
Cotton swabs may seem like convenient ear-cleaning tools, but inserting one into the ear canal can make cleaning harder over time and may damage your ears. Our specialists determine if cerumen warrants clinical clearing and advise on targeted methods designed to protect your hearing health. Ear canals typically maintain themselves without assistance; nonetheless, if stubborn
Feeling as though the room spins when you lie down, roll over, or sit up can be alarming, especially when the sensation appears without warning. Our specialists conduct thorough dizziness and equilibrium evaluations to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and related inner ear disorders. Through targeted clinical care, we guide individuals through the mechanics
Modern hearing aids aim to effectively treat your individual hearing loss profile. No matter if you recently acquired hearing aids or have relied on them for decades, should your hearing aids generate headaches or any form of soreness, effective options exist. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear and provide the
For new parents, finding that their newborn presents auditory issues remains extraordinarily shocking and painful. Nevertheless, the reassuring fact stands: with swift screening and appropriate intervention, infants facing hearing loss will routinely flourish. Unquestionably, such infants can develop spoken language, interpersonal skills, and solid relationships across their world, realizing a wonderful life! Utilizing individual hearing
Hearing impairment is far from a simple structural flaw; it serves as an intimate personal trial that silently dictates how one engages with reality. Although auditory impairment is widely noted for reducing clarity, its psychological and emotional ramifications stay beneath the surface, yet are just as significant. Ranging from ongoing frustration to deep social retreat,