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 Hello,
I blew my nose a little hard on Friday evening, and had sudden 'clogged' and stuffy feeling in my right ear, with a ringing sensation that hasn't left for 3 days. It's starting to be annoying. Saw an ENT monday (today) and he just said it's congested and had me take Mucinex D and gave me an antibiotic. (amoxicillin)
I'm just looking for some assurance that this tinnitus will go away eventually and my ears aren't being damaged by all this.
Wayne
Answer Hi Wayne,
I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any reassurance that the tinnitus will go away. It may or it may not.
I strongly suggest that you return to the ENT and have a complete audiological evaluation to find out the cause of the tinnitus. Once you know that, there are many treatments that, although they will not "cure" the tinnitus, will make it much easier to tolerate. I suggest you read this site of the American Tinnitus Association: www.ata.org.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
