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Hi, when I was a child I has non stop ear infections for 3 years and had 2 sets of tubes put in. I am now 21 and am starting out a nursing program. While doing blood pressures I cant hear anything so I decided that it may just be the quality of the stethoscope that was the problem so I tried using the Littmann's which I heard have the best sound and I still had the same problem. I ended up having to get a 300$ stethoscope with a amplifier. This is frustrating. Do you think that the problems I had as a child could have caused some hearing loss? If so, could this get worse?
Thanks!
Hi Noelle,
If you are having difficulty hearing, you need to have your ears and hearing assessed immediately by an ENT and audiologist. Yes, it is possible that your problems could be caused by your history as a child; it is also possible that you have nothing more than a wax buildup, but it is also possible that you have an inner ear problem. If left undiagnosed and untreated there is always the possibility that it can get worse. You must consult an ENT and audiologist immediately for a full evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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