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Audiology, Hearing & Balance Services - Coastal Ear Nose & Throat

The Coastal Hearing and Balance Center is here to serve those with hearing loss and balance or dizziness problems. Our expert Audiologists administer hearing and balance testing and work closely with our physicians to determine the appropriate rehabilitation for your problems.

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Audiology, Hearing & Balance Services - Coastal Ear Nose & Throat

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  1. Know More About Hearing Healthcare Our physicians and audiologists work together to meet your hearing health needs. Coastal Hearing and Balance Center offers traditional amplification choices and implantable options, including bone- anchored hearing devices. Our team of audiologists provides comprehensive care for both pediatrics and adults.

  2. Know the Types of Hearing Loss Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss, also known as “nerve loss,” is a result of damage to the microscopic hair cells within the inner ear and/or to the nerve of hearing. This damage can be due to genetics, advancing age, or noise exposure. If you are worried about hearing loss, call us to get an appointment with one of the doctors at any three locations: Neptune, Holmdel or Manahawkin, New Jersey. Approximately 90% of hearing losses are sensorineural. In fact, most people who wear hearing aids have sensorineural hearing loss. In most cases, these types of hearing loss are permanent and cannot be treated by medication or surgery. Hearing aids are thus the primary mode of treatment. In cases of severe or profound cases, cochlear implants may be a consideration. Conductive Hearing Loss A conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not able to reach a healthy inner ear adequately. This can be due to: a blockage in the ear canal such as wax fluid in the typically dry middle ear space poor movement of the bones (ossicles) located in the middle ear conditions where people have malformed or absent ear canals and/or pinnae (the visible portion of the ear on the side of the head) Cont....

  3. Know the Types of Hearing Loss Mixed Hearing Loss Mixed hearing loss is a combination of both sensorineural (“nerve loss”) and conductive hearing losses which occur simultaneously. Surgery, hearing aids and assistive listening devices are all treatment options.

  4. Know What Are The Benefits of Hearing Aids? Hearing loss has social, professional, and health impacts. Multiple studies have shown that unaddressed hearing loss can lead to social isolation, loneliness, and depression. Perhaps due to the lack of interpersonal interaction, hearing loss is also linked to cognitive decline and dementia. Wearing hearing aids is about more than improving hearing. When you can hear and understand what others are saying, you are more involved in your life. You can carry on conversations and connect with colleagues and those you love. Hearing well reduces your risk of accidents and also fosters long-term cognitive health.

  5. Know More About Custom Earmolds Custom earmolds are made to specifically fit the size and shape of your individual ear, which provides for a more comfortable fit compared to many over-the-counter options. The tighter, more accurate fit provides for a better seal to protect against noise exposure or to keep water out of the ear. An audiologist takes impressions of each ear using a silicone material; these impressions are then sent out to an earmold manufacturer who will make the molds specific for each order. Earmolds are available in various materials and colors. For children, it is recommended that they use earmolds attached to their hearing aids. Since their ears are constantly growing and changing in size and shape, the audiologist will need to monitor the fit of the earmolds at regular follow-up appointments. Cont....

  6. Some Common Types of Custom Earmolds Musician Molds Musician molds filter out high levels of noise without changing the sound quality of music. This type of mold is available in a choice of three different filters depending on the amount of sound attenuation that is needed. It is recommended for musicians or frequent concert attendees. Swim Molds Swim molds prevent water from getting into the ear canal. Swim molds are recommended for individuals with ear tubes, surfers, and people who frequently get swimmer’s ear. Hearing Protection Hearing Protection attenuates the level of sound reaching the ear to help reduce damage to inner ear function and potential hearing loss from exposure to loud noise. These are recommended for hunters, target shooters, and individuals who have an occupation that exposes them to dangerous noise levels.

  7. Know More About Cochlear Implants A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores partial hearing to the deaf. It is surgically implanted in the inner ear and activated by a device worn outside the ear. Unlike a hearing aid, it does not make sound louder or clearer. Instead, the device bypasses damaged parts of the auditory system and directly stimulates the nerve of hearing, allowing individuals who are profoundly hearing impaired to receive sound.

  8. Know About Ossicular Reconstrution Ossicular reconstruction is performed to repair the bones of the middle ear that are used for hearing. The middle ear bones may become damaged from infection or from chronic retraction of the eardrum. This procedure often accompanies tympanoplasty (surgical reconstruction of the eardrum). The need for ossicular reconstruction is sometimes known prior to tympanoplasty surgery, but even when identified during surgery, ossicular reconstruction can usually be performed while reconstructing the eardrum. Tympanoplasty with ossicular reconstruction typically requires an overnight stay at the hospital.

  9. Know About Earwax Good intentions to keep ears clean may be risking the ability to hear. The ear is a delicate and intricate area, including the skin of the ear canal and the eardrum. Therefore, special care should be given to this part of the body. Start by discontinuing the use of cotton-tipped applicators and the habit of probing the ears. What can I do to prevent excessive earwax? There are no proven ways to prevent cerumen impaction, but not inserting cotton-tipped swabs or other objects in the ear canal is strongly advised. If you are prone to repeated wax impaction or use hearing aids, consider seeing your doctor every 6 to 12 months for a checkup and routine preventive cleaning.

  10. Contact Us Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address: 3700 Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 280-7855 (main) (732) 280-7815 Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address: 1301 Route 72 Unit 340 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (609) 978-0590 (732) 280-7815 Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address: 100 Commons Way #210 Holmdel, NJ 07733 (732) 280-7855 (732)-280-7815 https://coastalearnoseandthroat.com/services/audiology-hearing-and-balance

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