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I am a 45 years old man with a hearing loss in my right ear, when I talck with my movil phone I use to speack too high and I can not notice what I am doing. Please, could you give me some advice about how to overcome this problem.
Thank you
Hi Aurax,
I'm not quite sure what your exact problem is. Do you talk too loudly (I assume when you say "high" you mean "loud")because you cannot hear? You say you have a hearing loss in your right ear, do you wear a hearing aid? Is your left ear normal? Do you always talk loudly or just on the mobil? If you wear a hearing aid, there are wireless devices that can connect to the aid which will allow you to hear better as well as leaving your hands free. If you always talk loud, then maybe you should consult a speech pathologist who can work with you on modulating your voice. Do you have any other problems with multitasking in general? Some people just cannot do more than one thing at a time and would be best to either concentrate on talking on the phone or noticing what they are doing...especially when driving.
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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