Family gatherings can bring up more than old stories. They can also reveal a pattern of hearing loss. Hearing loss can run in families, though you aren’t always as susceptible as your relatives. At Piedmont Hearing & Balance Center on Bryant Street in Statesville, audiologists David Richardson, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA, and Mary Dobbins Jones, Au.D.,
Maybe voices seem fuller on one side, or one hearing aid has started to sound hollow or tinny. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so a difference between them should be examined. At Piedmont Hearing & Balance Center in Statesville, NC, audiologists David Richardson, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA, and
Whether your hearing aids take tiny button batteries or sit in a charger each night, power is what keeps you connected to conversations. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. At Piedmont Hearing & Balance Center in Statesville, NC, David Richardson, Au.D., CCC-A,
Wax, skin oils, and everyday moisture reach every hearing aid, and even a thin layer of buildup can make sound weaker or less clear. A steady hearing aid cleaning routine keeps your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. At Piedmont Hearing & Balance Center in Statesville, NC,
When an ear feels stuffed and voices sound far away, it’s natural to blame earwax, and it’s confusing when wax isn’t the problem. At Piedmont Hearing & Balance Center in Statesville, NC, David Richardson, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA, and Mary Dobbins Jones, Au.D., evaluate both hearing and balance, so they can look at the full picture
Tonsil stones are calcified, compact formations that can trigger frustrating, long-standing throat complaints if left unmanaged. Our specialized medical team guides patients through safe home protocols and provides clinical treatments when tonsil stone symptoms persist. Familiarizing yourself with tonsil stone etiology and symptom management determines whether you require professional removal or advanced treatment. The Biological
The sudden loss of auditory sensitivity in one ear is frightening and frequently leaves patients unsure of how to seek care. We provide immediate hearing assessments and coordinate urgent medical intervention when an acute auditory decline occurs. A sudden hearing loss always warrants immediate assessment by a hearing specialist to evaluate therapeutic options or personalized
Tracking speech in busy dining venues can feel exhausting when environmental noise drowns out your hearing. Our practice can evaluate hearing in both quiet and noisy conditions to identify what makes these environments difficult. As soon as we identify the physiological cause of your difficult hearing, we deliver personalized rehabilitation options. How Can Hearing Seem
Your nose does more than help you breathe. It captures particulate matter, optimizes humidity, and sustains your normal sense of smell. Positioned at the core of the nasal cavity is the nasal septum, an osteocartilaginous partition dividing the nostrils. When the septum is straight, airflow is balanced. Should the partition lean off-center, establishing a deviated
Cotton swabs may seem like convenient ear-cleaning tools, but inserting one into the ear canal can make cleaning harder over time and may damage your ears. We can determine whether earwax actually needs removal and recommend a method suited to your ear health. Ear canals typically maintain themselves without assistance; nonetheless, if stubborn buildup develops,
When should your child visit an ENT specialist? This inquiry routinely challenges parents facing their child’s recurrent ear pain, long-term sinus inflammation, or repetitive throat ailments. Although family pediatric doctors resolve common childhood illnesses, persistent issues often require the clinical focus of an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. Clinical Signs Your Child Requires an
For brand-new parents, learning that a child presents a hearing difficulty rapidly creates overwhelming emotional strain. Yet the positive reality is: via timely identification and therapeutic support, children with hearing deficits are able to thrive exceptionally. In fact, such infants can build early speech, interactive expression, and deep bonds across their environment, fostering an enriched
