Hearing Health Blog

A few minutes of care each day can be the difference between crisp sound and a hearing aid that seems weak by Friday. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. Audiologists Michelle Novakovich, Au.D., and Karen Sikes, Au.D., together […]

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Most people expect their two hearing aids to sound like a matched pair, so a side that suddenly seems quieter or fuzzier can be unsettling. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, and if one sounds different or less clear than the other, it should be examined. At our […]

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Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. Knowing where your devices fall in that range makes it easier to keep spares on hand, charge on schedule, and spot a problem early. At High Point Audiological, with offices in High Point and Kernersville, NC, […]

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A clogged ear can leave conversations sounding dull and distant, and it’s confusing when there’s no earwax to explain it. At High Point Audiological, with offices in High Point and Kernersville, NC, audiologists Michelle Novakovich, Au.D., and Karen Sikes, Au.D., along with hearing instrument specialist Jessica Hepfner, HIS, help patients understand what may be behind […]

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A rapid drop in hearing in one ear can cause immediate fear and leave patients confused regarding the appropriate next steps. Our audiology clinic offers prompt diagnostic hearing testing and coordinates emergency medical evaluations whenever sudden hearing changes develop. Any sudden hearing loss requires urgent clinical consultation with a hearing healthcare specialist to pursue immediate […]

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High-frequency squealing from a hearing aid often begins without warning, creating significant distraction and discomfort until appropriately corrected. Our audiology clinic can determine if the acoustic feedback stems from poor physical fit, cerumen impaction, programming parameters, degraded components, or internal electronic failure. Explore why acoustic feedback occurs and which safe home inspections can rectify minor […]

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Maintaining dinner dialogue proves demanding when chaotic ambient noise strains your concentration and hearing. Our practice can evaluate hearing in both quiet and noisy conditions to identify what makes these environments difficult. Once the diagnostic etiology of your difficult hearing is established, we implement personalized clinical and technological strategies. Explaining Normal Quiet Hearing Versus Restaurant […]

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Even though cotton swabs seem practical for routine hygiene, probing the inner canal creates deeper impactions and threatens long-term ear health. We assess whether your earwax demands professional intervention and provide customized care strategies that match your clinical profile. Ears don’t always need manual cleaning; however, if wax builds up, we can help patients safely […]

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Sensing intense spinning when lying down, shifting positions, or standing up from bed can be startling, particularly when it occurs unexpectedly. Experienced providers evaluate complex balance disturbances to establish whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is responsible. We can help patients understand why positional dizziness happens from BPPV and learn which treatments may restore your […]

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Custom hearing aids function to assist in managing your unique hearing loss situation. Whether you are new to wearing hearing aids or have been wearing them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other type of pain, there is a solution. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear […]

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