Professional Audiological Services

03/01/2024

What is the Difference Between OTC and Prescription Hearing Aids?

OTC hearing aids are simplistic in design and offer a one-size-fits-most solution to mild hearing loss. They are a great introduction to hearing technology, and wearing an OTC device may help consumers better understand their own hearing needs. OTC hearing aids typically allow the consumer to adjust the physical fit of the device as well as make minor changes to the frequency and sound amplification settings. As mentioned above, consumers can purchase OTC hearing aids in-store or online, which is not the case for prescription devices.

Prescription hearing aids are more technologically advanced than OTC devices and are designed to treat various types of hearing loss, from mild to the most severe cases. A hearing evaluation from a healthcare professional is required, which allows for a highly personalized selection process. After a hearing aid is selected, your provider will fit your hearing aid to your ear anatomy and program the amplification and frequency settings to your unique needs.

Call our office at 901.372.0040 and set up an appointment to talk about your hearing healthcare needs!

02/23/2024

A little humor to start off the weekend!

10/19/2023

5 Facts About Noise Pollution That Everyone Should Know

1. Noise pollution negatively affects children.
A German study on kids living by an airport found that they developed a reading impairment and memory loss.

2. Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable
Noise-induced hearing loss is the only type of hearing completely avoidable.

3. Household noise pollution
Household noise pollution is entirely self-induced and can be reduced or altogether prevented.

4. Loud noises can impede brain development
Loud noises can impact a child’s developing brain.

5. Noise pollution is mentally exhausting
Irregular sleep patterns, fatigue, and a foggy state of mind are potential side effects.

10/16/2023

National Audiology Awareness Month takes place in October. Noise pollution is worse than ever, and with our need to have earphones plugged in throughout the day, noise-induced hearing loss is a growing concern. Audiobooks, music, podcasts, calls, T.V. shows, YouTube videos, gaming, and more, the increasing ‘earphones on, world off’ lifestyle can have dire consequences.

How to Observe National Audiology Awareness Month

1. Go offline

Our “plugged in” lifestyles have taken over our routines, with few opportunities to go completely offline. Communication, entertainment, and learning are mostly done online, so make it a routine to disconnect and seek quiet environments to think and unwind.

2. Advise others

We have a whole month to practice noise reduction and advise others on following suit. If a family member or friend has started to speak louder than usual or listens to music loudly, it’s time to have an intervention.

3. Get a checkup

Schedule an appointment with a specialist and get your ears and hearing checked. It’s good to get a routine checkup and make sure everything is in working order.

10/12/2023

HAPPY WORLD AUDIOLOGIST DAY!!!
Today we celebrate all of the Audiologists and future Audiologists! We are so grateful and honored to be a part of the world of audiology! 🦻👩‍⚕️

08/24/2023

We want to take this time to say how grateful we are for our patients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We love what we do and are so thankful for your reviews! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

07/26/2023

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If you know someone who has hearing aids, do them a favor and ask them if they have had their hearing aids cleaned recently.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If it has been more than 6 months, we want to let you know at Professional Audiological Services you can drop them off and we can clean them while you wait, or we can call you to pick them up at your convenience!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We want everyone to have functioning hearing aids and maybe YOU can help us with that!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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06/30/2023

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, remember to protect your hearing while enjoying the fireworks!

Tips to protect your hearing:
-wear hearing protection
-keep a safe distance from the sound source
-if you start to experience tinnitus (ringing), take a break

03/29/2023

See what some of our patients have to say about their experience at PAS! We love serving others and providing the best care possible.

02/21/2023

Thank you to our patients for giving feedback and letting us know how to better serve you! We appreciate each of you!

Laney's warm personality and professional evaluation. I also enjoyed when she immediately shared the results with me with a clear explanation that I could understand.

10/21/2022

https://www.professionalaudiologicalservices.com/history-of-audiology/

In this article, I'll share a brief history of audiology, how it got started, and how it's changed over the years.

10/19/2022