Patients often ask me about the differences between the hearing aids we dispense and the “hearing aids” they can buy on TV, the internet, or at their local drug store. First of all, if you can buy it without a prescription…it is not a hearing aid.
You might think that an audiologist and an otolaryngologist are the same type of doctor. After all, they both deal with the ears and hearing. However, there are significant differences between these two types of professionals. The information below can help distinguish the similarities and differences between an audiologist and otolaryngologist.
If you are experiencing hearing loss or any type of discomfort in your face, nose, ears or throat, Dr. Michael Riesberg is an ENT doctor in Pensacola that offers life-changing treatments. Contact Riesberg Institute by calling(850) 476-0700 or visiting our website.
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Patients often ask me about the differences between the hearing aids we dispense and the “hearing aids” they can buy on TV, the internet, or at their local drug store. First of all, if you can buy it without a prescription…it is not a hearing aid.
Helping people stay connected is one of my favorite things about audiology! However, I have so many patients who report difficulties with phone conversations. Many of them are surprised to learn of a free solution for their phone conversation concerns.
What if I told you that hearing aids can cost less than your monthly cell phone bill? What if I told you there is a way to upgrade your hearing aids every three years; without buying a new set?
Typically, when I discuss hearing aids with a patient, I am asked two questions: “What do hearing aids look like?” and “How much are they going to cost me?” Both of these questions are addressed during a no-cost Hearing Aid Evaluation at the Riesberg Ins
An otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose and throat(ENT) doctor, is trained to help people who suffer from hearing loss, sinusitis pain, throat/vocal difficulties and other disorders that affect the head and neck.
It may seem odd that a simple inflammation of tissues in your sinuses could cause such discomfort and pain. If you’ve ever had sinusitis, you know that it can be a truly miserable condition.