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Understanding the Audiogram

October 8, 2022 By FBN Leave a Comment

An audiogram is a graph that records the way a person responds to specific sounds called pure tones. The audiologist measures hearing threshold at the pure tone of each frequency. Hearing threshold is the intensity at which a pure tone is barely detected 50 percent of the time. Understanding … [Read more...] about Understanding the Audiogram

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., audiogram, Karon Lynn

COVID-19 and the Ear

December 1, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

For the past two years, the world has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic. While great progress has been made, there is no denying that it is still a global health crisis. Because of its novelty, questions remain about the long-term effects on those who have contracted the virus. This includes the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Ear

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., covid- 19, COVID-19 and the Ear, flagstaff audiologist, Jeff Lane, Trinity Hearing Center

Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion

July 2, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

Phonak has a new hearing aid that is able to adjust sound input based on your motion! When you are walking, your hearing needs are not the same as when you are sitting in a chair talking to a friend. Speech sound while walking the dog with someone or hiking on a trail present unique challenges, … [Read more...] about Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Audiology, hearing aids, Karon Lynn, Phonak, Phonak Paradise hearing aid, Trinity Hearing Center

Hearing Versus Understanding

February 6, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

The most common concern of those with hearing loss is not being able to understand others. “I can hear them,” a patient will say. “I just don’t know what they said.” Considering the fact that verbal communication is how most people interact with others, being able to do so is essential. However, … [Read more...] about Hearing Versus Understanding

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Hearing Aide, hearing loss, Jeff Lane, Trinity Hearing, Trinity Hearing Center

Exploring the Lyric Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Masker

January 8, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. No need to change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them for free! Discreet Amplification The most … [Read more...] about Exploring the Lyric Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Masker

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Audiology, Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing Center

Changes in Hearing After Head Injury

September 30, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. Common causes of injury are automobile accidents, airbag deployment, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Other causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, … [Read more...] about Changes in Hearing After Head Injury

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., head injury, hearing, Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing Center

Understanding the Value of Baseline Hearing Tests

February 6, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

People getting a hearing test are often asked if there has been a change in their hearing. Some want to know how much their hearing has diminished through the years. Others ask to have a comparison made from the test and ask if their hearing is likely to change significantly. These are important … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Baseline Hearing Tests

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing

How to Reduce Background Noise

October 5, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed the background noise in a restaurant or other gathering area? Some spaces seem to promote noise, while others don’t. Some areas seem to boost background noise by using hard reflective surfaces, seating that is close together, high ceilings and music piped into the seating area. … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Background Noise

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Audiology, Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing

Becoming Hearing Aid Savvy

September 2, 2019 By FBN Leave a Comment

Hearing is something we often take for granted, until we have concerns. The following are some of the commonly asked questions that come up when individuals are considering hearing aids. I think I need hearing aids, but how do I know what I should buy? Your lifestyle determines the technology … [Read more...] about Becoming Hearing Aid Savvy

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Karon Lynn, Trinity Hearing

Understanding Musical Ear Syndrome 

January 10, 2019 By FBN 4 Comments

Musical ear syndrome, also known as musical hallucinations or auditory hallucination, is more common than you might believe. It can cause enormous stress on the individual experiencing it. It is more likely to be a song or music without words but a few people have reported to me that they hear songs … [Read more...] about Understanding Musical Ear Syndrome 

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Au.D., Audiology, Karon Lynn, Lynn

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