What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Hearing
You probably already know that the aging process and noise exposure can contribute to hearing loss, but there are other risk factors you may not know about. We review five surprising risk factors for hearing loss below. Sleep Apnea Studies have closely linked sleep apnea to hearing loss. While medical experts aren’t exactly sure why…
Hearing Aids and the Holidays
Even though it may feel like summer was just yesterday, the holiday season is here again. As you prepare for a month of parties, family get-togethers or a trip to the Lake Charles Holiday Market Extravaganza you may be feeling a mixture of excitement and tension. If you have hearing loss you may be concerned…
How to Prevent Problems with Earwax and Hearing Aids
If you made the decision to use hearing aids, you did so because you wanted to maximize your hearing capability. It’s not enough to just use hearing aids though, you must make sure they are properly cared for and protected from elements that may cause damage. Earwax is one element that hearing aids are most…
It Takes Two: Why Wear Two Hearing Aids
When deciding to treat your hearing loss, it’s normal to have many questions. One thing you might be wondering is whether you can just wear one hearing aid instead of two, and still get good results. The answer, unequivocally, is no. Unless directly prescribed by your audiologist, there is no reason why you should only…
Audiology Awareness Month: How Hearing Care Is Better than Technology Alone
October is Audiology Awareness Month! That means there’s no better time to seek treatment for your hearing loss. Below we review what your treatment options there are and discuss the benefits of getting care from an expert audiologist. Treatment Options There are two classifications of hearing aids: prescriptive and over-the-counter. Prescriptive Hearing Aids Prescriptive hearing…
What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
Have you gotten a hearing test that indicated you have a hearing loss that could be treated with hearing aids? If so, the next step is a hearing aid fitting. If you’re wondering what a hearing aid fitting is, we have the answer below. Hearing Aid Fittings: A 3-Step Process There are three steps in…
6 Popular Types of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are prescriptive medical devices that can’t simply be bought at Best Buy. This is because they must be programmed by expert audiologists to match the exact specifications of your hearing loss. Below we review the six most popular types of hearing aids. Behind-the-Ear (BTE) BTE hearing aids house all the main components in…
Hearing Aids Can Help Improve Balance
Do you feel unsteady on your feet, have trouble walking in the dark or seem as though you might lose balance when taking a workout class at Gigi’s Downtown? In many cases, balance problems are linked to hearing loss. Fortunately, hearing aids may be able to treat both conditions. Hearing Loss & Balance Problems Are…
The Difference Between Online & In-Person Hearing Tests
In today’s day and age, you can do almost anything online, from paying your bills to shopping, and from catching up with friends to talking to your doctor. One relatively new feature of the internet is being able to get a hearing test without even leaving your couch. But can these online hearing tests replicate…
Elizabeth McCutchen, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. McCutchen, originally from Fort Smith, Arkansas, received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Arkansas in 2016. She then completed her Doctorate of Audiology at the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating in May of 2021. During her graduate school career, Dr. McCutchen developed a passion for patient rehabilitation and…