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Huh?...What Did You
Say?...
Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not
speaking clearly? Do
you frequently ask people to repeat themselves? Has a friend or family
member complained that you turn the TV up too loud? Do you have difficulty
understanding conversation in crowds or noisy restaurants? Do you hear constant noise
or ringing in your ears?
If so, you may be 1 of 28 million Americans (1 in 10) who
experience hearing loss.
Half of them are under the age of 65. Hearing loss occurs
gradually making it more difficult for you to notice, however it may
be obvious to others around you.
What May have Caused My Hearing
Loss?
You may have suffered hearing loss due to one or more of the
following conditions:
- Genetics
- Aging
- A head injury, infection or illness that damaged
the ear
- Exposure to loud noise
- Excess fluid or wax impaction
Can an Audiologist Help
Me?
The first step is to have your hearing tested. Our offices have
professional audiologists (see their biographies
below) who are trained to evaluate your hearing and
make recommendations for treatment.
You Should Hear What You’re
Missing!
Today’s technological advances have led to higher quality
hearing aids. At
Biltmore ENT, all of our hearing aids are 100% digital. Digital aids are set via a
computer by the audiologist and can be altered within the office
based on the patient’s input and hearing loss. Digital hearing aids can be
totally automatic, meaning they will automatically adjust for volume
and decrease background noise depending on their environment. Our audiologists will assist
in making the most appropriate choice based on your lifestyle and
degree of hearing loss.
As part of your complete hearing healthcare, every hearing
aid purchased at Biltmore ENT comes with a FREE lifetime supply of
batteries!
Biography of Audiologist Elaine Pistiner,
AuD, CCC-A
Elaine Pistiner, Au.D. graduated cum
laude from the University of Arizona with two Bachelor’s
degrees: one in Speech and Hearing Sciences, the other in Special
Education with an emphasis in Deaf Studies and a concentration in
Sign Language Interpreting.
Elaine then continued her education at the University of
Arizona, one of
the top audiology programs in the country, and obtained a Master’s
and Doctoral degree in Audiology. She completed her Clinical
Fellowship in Atlanta, GA at the Department of Veterans’
Affairs.
Elaine is board certified in Audiology
and is a member of the American Speech & Hearing Association
(ASHA) and the American Hearing Aid Association (AHAA). She is licensed to practice
Audiology in the state of Arizona and holds the Certificate
of Clinical Competency through the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association. Elaine
specializes in diagnostic audiology and aural rehabilitation as well
as hearing aid evaluations and dispensing.
Biography of Audiologist Alison Liudahl,
MA, CCC-A
Alison Liudahl holds a Master's degree in
Audiology from The University of South Dakota. She is currently in pursuit
of her doctorate in Audiology from the University of
Florida. Prior to joining our team,
Alison worked for a six-physician ENT practice where she enjoyed
fitting digital hearing aids.
Alison is board certified in Audiology
and is a member of the American Speech & Hearing Association
(ASHA) and the American Hearing Aid Association (AHAA). Alison specializes in
diagnostic audiology and aural rehabilitation as well as hearing aid
evaluations and dispensing.
Alison is a proud military wife to her
husband, Kyle, who is currently serving overseas in
Afghanistan. Alison keeps herself busy
enjoying hikes in the mountain preserves with her two dogs, baking,
and scrapbooking.
Informative
Links
Introducing Delta – finally a hearing
device you WILL want to wear:
Delta Product Information
Also, an informative article
entitled:
Addressing a Hearing Problem
Hearing aids come in all
different shapes and sizes.
Your audiologist will help decide which one is best for you
based on the degree of hearing loss and your lifestyle.
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