About 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
Question I am 40 years old. Last June I had a dizzy feeling and it was determined to be due to wax build up in the right year. I went to see an ENT who sucked the Wax out (minor surgery as it was called) About a week ago it felt that I couldn't hear well in right ear again. It feels full of fluid what is the possible diagnosis. I asked a doctor friend to look at it and she said there is no wax built up or visible fluid.
Please help
Thanks
Answer Hi GC,
There are so many possible diagnoses...middle ear fluid, eustachian tube dysfunction, nerve damage, fluid build-up in the inner ear, etc.
You need to consult an audiologist to have your hearing evaluated and then follow-up with an ear specialist/ENT. That is the only way to know for sure what the problem is.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
