Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
The Effect of Snoring on ABR Threshold Reliability
November 16, 2009
When testing for thresholds using click and tone burst ABR, can a patient with loud strider or excessively loud snoring affect the accuracy of the threshold results? In other words, is it possible for... Read More
Electrophysiology
Treatment Options for Children with Low Frequency Hearing Loss
November 9, 2009
Can you please discuss some appropriate treatment options for children with low frequency hearing loss? We know that children with mild, minimal and unilateral hearing loss have a greater incidence of... Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Assistive Devices Pediatrics
Current Guidelines for Referring Patients for Cochlear Implants
November 9, 2009
I am an audiologist in private practice and have enough of a hard time keeping up with hearing aid technology, let alone cochlear implants. I don't see cochlear implant patients in my practice, bu... Read More
Cochlear Implants
When Your Patient's Grown Children are Pushing for Hearing Aids
November 2, 2009
How do you deal with patients who don't want hearing aids, but their adult children want you to fit them with hearing aids anyway? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Scoring the SSW in the Presence of Higher Order Disorders
November 2, 2009
How do you report SSW results from children with higher order disorders (autism, low IQ, etc.) - do you still compare test scores to the age-based norms? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Who Are Candidates for Nonlinear Frequency Compression?
October 26, 2009
Who are candidates for nonlinear frequency compression? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Audiology Services for Musicians
October 26, 2009
I have been fitting ear protection to musicians in my practice, and would like to grow this part of my business. Any advice? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
What is the Effect of Venting on Directivity?
October 19, 2009
Can you review the effect of venting on directivity? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Dizziness and Thyroid Disorders
October 12, 2009
When would an audiologist suspect that a thyroid dysfunction is contributing to a dizziness complaint? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
Marketing a Hearing Care Practice on the Web - Search Listings
October 5, 2009
I've noticed some listing services (like Dex) often occupy all of the highest ranking spots in an online search. How can organic listings "cut through" those listings to rise above them? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Using RECD with Open Fittings
September 28, 2009
When verifying open canal fittings, what is the suggested way to measure real-ear to coupler difference (RECD)? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Back to Back and Smush Errors on the SSW
September 28, 2009
On the SSW, how do you score: a) snow fight foot ball; b) bad play play ground, and c) white dogs and dog house? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Stages of Grief as they Apply to Acceptance of Hearing Loss
September 21, 2009
Do the Kubler-Ross five stages of grief apply to people with hearing loss who are in denial? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Frequency Compression and Dead Regions
September 21, 2009
Is there research to support using frequency compression for a patient with a dead region? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Medicare: Participating and Non-Participating Providers
September 14, 2009
What is the difference between participating and non-participating providers for Medicare? What are the options for audiologists in being able to participate in either manner? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
CPT Codes for Cochlear Implant Repairs
September 14, 2009
Would it be appropriate to report CPT 92700 for troubleshooting a non-working speech processor for a cochlear implant? Read More
Cochlear Implants Practice Management and Professional Issues
Compensation: Salaried Employee to Percentage of Profit
August 31, 2009
I've worked in an ENT office for many years as a salaried employee and they are now considering changing our status to independent contractors so that we would take a biweekly draw from everything tha... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing
August 24, 2009
Clarify "disinfect" versus "clean." What products clean/disinfect equipment, and what products sterilize equipment? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Making the Web Work for Your Practice - Domain Names
August 17, 2009
I'm setting up a Web site for my hearing care practice. Any advice about domain names? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Caloric Testing and Phase Lead on Rotary Chair Testing
August 10, 2009
What does it mean if you have normal calorics and phase lead on rotary chair testing? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
