Re: hearing problem

Sorry, that should have read

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HBJacobster, Au.D.

On Mar 22, 2012, at 7:16 PM, "Harriet Jacobster, AuD" <hjacobster@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Fred,
You most likely have presbycusis. Only an audiologist is qualified to perform audiological tests. Whether or not you need to see an MD first depends more on your I Sudan e requirements. An audiologist is trained to know whether or not to refer you to an MD based I. Your results.

You start with the basic evaluation which should co diet of no less than puretones and speech both in quiet and in noise, tympanometry and reflexes. OAEs may also be done depending on your results.

The type of hearing aid really depends on your loss and your personal needs, but the thin tube open fit BTEs are probably the top and most versatile.

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HBJacobster, Au.D.
ASHA Certified Audiologist

On Mar 22, 2012, at 6:47 PM, Fred Herzfeld <herzfeld@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello List,

During this last year my hearing has worsened. My specific symptoms are:

1. I confuse certain consonants. I think I have trouble with "onset time"

2. I have trouble listening to speech in a noisy (not very) background.

What test(s) can I ask to be done for 1 and for 2.?
Should these be done by a MD or by an audiologist ?
Can a hearing aid help to correct my problem ?
Which is best (a) behind the ear
(b) in the pinna
(c) in the auditory meatus

Manny, manny thanks,

Fred
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