Audiology and Hearing Aid Services

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Audiology and Hearing Aid Services

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Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations (Hearing Tests)

We pride ourselves on providing an in-depth examination, assessing both your abilities to hear sounds and how you understand speech in both quiet and in noise. Our Doctors take great pride in getting to know you individually, assessing your hearing needs in order to provide the best treatment recommendations for your life.

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Custom Earmolds, Earplugs and Hearing Protection

Whether you are a professional musician or enjoy attending concerts; to wanting to block out the snoring of your beloved spouse; to recreational shooting, etc – we’ve got you covered! Come in and share what sounds you’re wanting to protect your precious hearing from and we’ll provide the solution. We will produce custom-made earmolds based on the exact contours of your ears for a perfect fit.

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Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)

You may experience difficulty hearing in certain situations, even with the best hearing aids possible. We carry a broad line of amplified telephones, TV headphones, amplified/vibrating alarm clocks, fire alarms, and personal amplification systems. Please discuss any needs you have with your Audiologist or Audiology Assistant.

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Hearing Aid Dispensing & Fitting

At the hearing aid fitting, you will be fitted with the hearing devices you and your Doctor selected. They are programmed to your specific prescription, and further customized to your individual sound preferences. Our Doctors work closely with you to ensure an ideal fit – physically and acoustically.

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Hearing Aid Repairs

Many hearing aid repairs can be done in the office setting in a short period of time; others may need to be sent to the manufacturer for repair. Our staff can help determine what kind of repair is necessary, if you feel your hearing aid is not working properly.

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In Office Services

We encourage routine cleaning and maintenance of your devices to ensure optimal performance and benefit from your hearing aid(s). We encourage all our patients to come in for regular hearing aid check-ups and cleaning. Repairs, Maintenance, Cleanings, and Warranties come with all of our brands. We offer in-office repairs when possible on most makes/models.

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Ototoxicity Monitoring for Chemotherapy Patients

Ototoxicity monitoring is routine testing to document potential changes in hearing while undergoing certain medical treatments, most notably chemotherapy. There is typically an assessment prior to treatment, throughout and post-treatment. Ototoxicity monitoring helps your physician determine whether your dose or course of treatment needs to be adjusted or your medication changed.

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Tinnitus Evaluation and Treatment

Tinnitus is typically a ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears and/or head. Our Doctors work closely with you to determine what your tinnitus sounds like, how it is impacting you, and the best treatment options to improve your life.

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Hyperacusis

Hyperacuss is when a person perceives sound to be louder and more disruptive than others around them. Some call it sound sensitivity, and others call it decreased sound tolerance. Hyperacusis can make activities of daily life difficult or even painful. Some with hyperacusis find it a minor annoyance, others may be severely impacted by it.

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Vertigo / Dizziness testing

Feeling dizzy lately? Room spinning, off-balance, or generally feel like you’re walking on a boat when you know your feet are firmly on solid ground?  

Surprisingly these sensations could very well be due to your ears.

Our Doctors of Audiology will work with your Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Physician to investigate the cause of your dizziness. Many people can benefit from a vestibular evaluation, including those that experience vertigo, dizziness, instability, and/or veering to one side while walking.

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Auditory Processing Services

Auditory processing is what the brain does with what the ear hears. When speech is not processed correctly in the brain, ar auditory processing disorder (APD) can result. In adults this often manifests as increased difficulty hearing in the presence of background noise. One acts like they have a hearing loss but their hearing test results are normal. There are many types of APDs and they can only be diagnosed by an audiologist. Identifying an APD involves advanced diagnostic testing and then a treatment plan can be created. Treatment comes in several forms but the most effective is auditory training. A well-planned treatment protocol can make a world of difference to someone experIencing APD! (Available at our Seattle location)

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Cognivue® Thrive Cognitive Screenings

Cognivue® Thrive Cognitive Screening is an FDA-cleared objective measurement of cognitive function. The testing includes motor and visual challenges and creates a report outlining cognitive function based on several factors. Cognivue® testing can be done a single time to get a snapshot ot one’s current cognitive health or can be done repeatedly over time to assess cognitive decline.

Cognivue® developed the world’s first FDA-cleared computerized test of cognitive function. It is based on 15 years of research focusing on early detection of late-life cognitive decline (LLCD) and dementia. We utilize Cognivue® test results to help guide patients with nutrition, brain health activities, nutritional supplements, hearing consults, or further health care evaluations.

(Available at our Olympia location)

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Tympanometry

Tympanometry is an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and the conduction bones, by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.

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Earwax Removal

Northwest Hearing and Tinnitus offers professional earwax removal. The Doctor will perform manual earwax removal using fine instruments, under microscopic magnification of the ear canal. Irrigation is also available, when appropriate.

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