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Whether you’re exploring solutions for the first time or a long-time hearing aid user, our experts at My Hearing Aid Place are here to offer advice and resources to support your journey.
Hearing loss can run in families, though you may not be as susceptible as your parents or grandparents. At My Hearing Aid Place, co-owners Trisha L. Dibkey, Au.D., CCC-A, and Karla McKenzie, MCD, CCC-A, bring more than 35 years of combined audiology experience to every evaluation, and they consider your family’s hearing history alongside your
Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. If yours seem to give out sooner than they used to, a few simple checks can often explain why. Audiologists Trisha L. Dibkey, Au.D., CCC-A, and Karla McKenzie, MCD, CCC-A, co-founded My Hearing Aid Place to
Coastal Georgia humidity, everyday earwax, and skin oils can slowly clog the tiny openings that carry sound through your hearing aids. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. At My Hearing Aid Place, co-founders Trisha L. Dibkey, Au.D., CCC-A,
If the TV seems clear in your left ear but thin or muffled in your right, it’s natural to wonder whether something is wrong. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so if one sounds different or less clear than the other, it should be examined. At My Hearing
A clogged ear can turn a dinner conversation into a muffled blur, and the feeling is even more puzzling when you can’t find any earwax behind it. At My Hearing Aid Place, co-founders Trisha L. Dibkey, Au.D., CCC-A, and Karla McKenzie, MCD, CCC-A, bring more than 35 years of combined audiology experience to patients in
A rapid drop in hearing in one ear can cause immediate fear and leave patients confused regarding the appropriate next steps. Our clinical team conducts same-day diagnostic hearing evaluations and streamlines collaborative medical care following sudden auditory changes. Sudden hearing loss always requires immediate attention from a hearing specialist to explore treatment or hearing rehabilitation
High-frequency squealing from a hearing aid often begins without warning, creating significant distraction and discomfort until appropriately corrected. Our clinical team will evaluate your hearing aid to discover whether loose fit, earwax buildup, gain levels, aged tubing, or hardware defects cause the noise. Learn what causes feedback and which checks are safe at home that
Restaurant conversations can be difficult to follow when environmental noise competes with your focus and hearing. Our practice can evaluate hearing in both quiet and noisy conditions to identify what makes these environments difficult. Once we determine the cause of difficult hearing, we can help you find personalized solutions. Why Do I Hear Well in
While many consider cotton swabs handy cleaning devices, placing them in the ear canal disrupts natural clearing and causes physical damage. We can determine whether earwax actually needs removal and recommend a method suited to your ear health. Routine manual hygiene is often unnecessary for ears; still, when excessive wax accumulates, we deliver safe and
Enduring sudden room-spinning sensations when reclining, rolling over, or sitting up can trigger anxiety, especially if the episode starts abruptly. Our specialists conduct thorough dizziness and equilibrium evaluations to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and related inner ear disorders. Working with each patient, we clarify how BPPV disrupts spatial orientation and deliver targeted vestibular
Advanced hearing aids are engineered to support your distinct hearing loss challenges. Regardless of whether you are a first-time user of hearing aids or have utilized them for a long time, if your hearing aids prompt headaches or physical discomfort, relief is available. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear and
For guardians caring for an infant, recognizing that their infant suffers hearing impairment can trigger overwhelming feelings of anxiety. However, the encouraging reality remains: through prompt screening and early care, infants with auditory challenges can realize profound developmental success. Without question, these babies can construct clear speech, social competencies, and enduring bonds within their community,
