Help! I have hearing aids, but I still can’t hear well in noisy situations!
Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D. Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D.

Help! I have hearing aids, but I still can’t hear well in noisy situations!

One of the most common complaints for individuals with hearing aids is that they still struggle to hear speech clearly in noisy environments. Eating out at a crowded restaurant or engaging in conversation at a lively party or family get together can be difficult, even with hearing aids. However, there is a solution for this problem.

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Turn the TV down! Hear All Your Favorite Shows Clearly Again
Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D. Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D.

Turn the TV down! Hear All Your Favorite Shows Clearly Again

For individuals with hearing loss, it can be difficult to hear the television clearly. Turning up the volume can be bothersome to other people living in the same household, and reading captions is not a great solution for everyone. However, there is a tool that can help you hear the TV better without the need for changing the volume or relying on captions.

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Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears
Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D. Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D.

Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears

The modern world overwhelms us with sounds we didn’t ask for, like car alarms and one-sided cell phone calls. What does all this noise cost us in terms of productivity, health, and basic sanity? This Freakonomics podcast episode dives into tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), hyperacusis (sensitivity to sounds), misophonia (strong dislike of sounds), and phonophobia (fear of sounds).

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Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser: What’s the difference?
Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D. Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D.

Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser: What’s the difference?

An audiologist is someone who has earned their doctorate degree in the study of audiology, which is hearing and balance disorders. A hearing aid dispenser is someone who is certified to only sell hearing aids without an educational requirement. Does it really matter who I see?

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How to Unclog Plugged Up Ears
Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D. Rachel Magann Faivre, Au.D.

How to Unclog Plugged Up Ears

Do you regularly struggle to control excessive earwax? Here are some steps you can take to deal with waxy ears.

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