Hearing Aid Services

While the Department of Audiology performs hearing aid evaluations, licensed audiologists in Hearing Aid Services are responsible for selecting, fitting, adjusting, and servicing hearing aids.

Audiology

The Department of Audiology is located in the Department of Allergy/ENT at Christie on University.

Michele Adams, AuD

Audiologist

"To me, audiology is more than just a hearing test. It is a balance of hard data and a personal touch. I make a point to listen to my patients…

Ear infection - acute

Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis…

Otitis

Otitis is a general term for infection or inflammation of the ear.

Ear barotrauma

Ear barotrauma is discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum.

Ruptured eardrum

A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an opening in the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

Ear infection - chronic

Chronic ear infection is inflammation or infection of the middle ear that persists or keeps coming back, and causes long-term or permanent damage to the ear.

Audiology

An audiology exam tests your ability to hear sounds. Sounds vary based on their loudness (intensity) and the speed of sound wave vibrations (tone).

Hearing loss

Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears.