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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Fluid in middle ear - decongestants/antihistamines, or no? | 10/4/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Greetings! After a pretty rough cold, I was left with fluid in my middle ear. Outer ear looks ... A: Sometimes antihistamines/decongestants work by shrinking the membranes in the Eustachian tube and ... | ||
| does ear drum perforation = deafness? | 9/26/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: My 3yo son has a hole in his right ear drum that is half the size of his ear drum, and another in ... A: Your friend is mistaken. The middle ear, of which the ear drum is part, accounts for approximately ... | ||
| Left ear is muffled, ringing sound | 9/25/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Harriet B. Jacobster, Au.D., I have a slight hearing problem that has bothered me and I don't know ... A: Since this is obviously an ongoing problem, you need to discuss this with your physician. Without a ... | ||
| Popping bubbles sound, hearing loss, earache, etc. | 9/24/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: A very dear friend of mine has unfortunately gotten herself mixed up in a bit of a mess and is in ... A: I really do not know how to answer this question. Your friend obviously needs to consult a ... | ||
| ear vibrations with sound | 9/23/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have had an issue with my right ear for over a week now. I have pain plus a fullness plus when I ... A: It does sound as if you have Eustachian Tube dysfunction; however, instead of a more common closed ... | ||
| Intermittent Rythmic Fluttering | 9/22/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am a 58 year old male. No underlying health conditions and in very good health except for ... A: It sounds as if you may have something called myoclonus. Myoclonus is simply a very fast rhythmic ... | ||
| Clicking sound in daughter's ear | 9/21/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter recently told me she experiences a clicking sound in her left ear. After ... A: You must have your daughter evaluated by a pediatric (preferably) otoneurologist immediately. A ... | ||
| ringing in right ear, sound muffled | 9/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: About five days ago I woke up and my right ear was plugged up. Muffled sound and a little ringing. ... A: You very possibly made matters worse by trying your home remedies, especially by using a Q-tip. You ... | ||
| hearing loss | 9/18/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: it happened after I was treated with some medication for some acute illness I don't know the name of ... A: I'm not quite sure what type of help you want. If you are looking for restoring your hearing to ... | ||
| Drumming, spasms in inner ear | 9/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Is there treatment available for this condition? The drumming results in the opening and closing of ... A: The condition your ENT suspects is myoclonus of the tensor tympani. This is a rapid contraction of ... | ||
| ringing, roaring & distortion | 9/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: At the same time I traveled by plane a couple times. I have since recovered and my right ear seems ... A: Most likely, you've always had this condition but it was only now discovered since your symptoms ... | ||
| hearing loss | 9/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Dr. Jacobster: I am a 36-year-old female suffering from hearing loss. I have a history of hearing ... A: It sounds as if you may have several different things going on here. The crackling and the post ... | ||
| blocked ear | 9/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: First, I want to say, I have had all of the following before, blocked ear, itchy roof of my mouth, ... A: For complete peace of mind, I suggest you consult an ear-nose-throat specialist who would be better ... | ||
| Reverberate/roaring left ear | 9/2/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Three months ago, I had a face lift. After surgery I woke up feeling great. But - I turned on the ... A: Unfortunately, the symptoms you describe are not all that uncommon after a facelift. It is very ... | ||
| Hearing loss | 9/2/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have had hearing problems since the age of 6 (Over 30 years) and have come to live with it. I ... A: It sounds as if you have Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. This can usually be treated by prescription ... | ||
| fluttering and ringing in my ears | 8/31/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Jacobson, I'm 53 years old and have had a ringing in my ears for the past 3-4 years that won't go ... A: You need to consult an ENT who should evaluate you for stapedial myoclonus (SM). SM is a rapid ... | ||
| eng test in child? | 8/31/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have a 9 yr. old daughter who has had persistent reading problems. She has been tested by ... A: There is no reason to have an ENG test done on your daughter unless she is experiencing vertigo or ... | ||
| Hearing aid question | 8/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have a severe to profound loss and ear canal atresia. An audiologist recommended a BTE aid with an ... A: "BTE" is the generic term for any hearing aid where the body of the aid is "behind the ear." The ... | ||
| muscle relaxants for middle ear spasms | 8/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: About a month ago I started to experiencing vibrations/fluttering in one of my ears. I went to my ... A: Without knowing much more about your history, medications, age, etc., it really is difficult to give ... | ||
| Dull to sharp ear pain for 4 months | 8/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Three months ago I went to visit a friend who had a cat. I was allergic to the cat and developed ... A: Were you evaluated by an ear specialist? An regular internist does not have the capability of doing ... | ||
| hearing loss | 8/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am 29 years old and I suffered from Bell's Palsy about a year and a and half ago. At first, along ... A: After a year and a half, your "hearing" should have returned to normal. It is very possible that ... | ||
| perforated ear drum | 8/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have had a perforated ear drum for probably longer than i have know but have known about it for ... A: You need to have your ear examined by an ENT. With a perforated eardrum, there is no protection for ... | ||
| Tinnitus question | 8/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am a healthy 50 year old woman who unfortunately, has had a mild tinnitus in one ear for a few ... A: Yes, it is possible to have different types of sounds in your ear at the same time. Tinnitus can be ... | ||
| muscle relaxants for middle ear spasms | 8/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: About a month ago I started to experiencing vibrations/fluttering in one of my ears. I went to my ... A: Your ENT suspects that you have stapedial or palatal myoclonus, a rapid contraction of one of the ... | ||
| Ear Pain | 8/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Since i was a small child, every time I jump into the water I get a sharp pain in one if not both of ... A: You need to be evaluated by an ear specialist and have a complete middle ear and audiological ... | ||
| Tinnitus Louder | 8/13/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I got a cold on the 29th June and it really affected my ears, they were blocked and i couldn't hear ... A: Were you evaluated by an ear specialist? And did you have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist? ... | ||
| Ear cracking | 8/12/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I was seeking help with my ears. I have been having problems with my right ear for about 4+ months ... A: It certainly does sound that your problems could be related to a Eustachian tube dysfunction, but ... | ||
| Painful ear when swallowing, lump on side of neck | 8/12/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am due to see an ENT in a few weeks, but I was wondering if I could get some information in the ... A: I would suggest you call your ENT and tell him about the lump you found. It may or may not be a ... | ||
| Vestibular Neuronitis | 8/2/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Jacobster: I got a diagnosis of Vestibular Neuritis two months ago, which was not to my knowledge ... A: I must agree with the neuro-otologist. NOT getting an audiogram would be the same as having blurred ... | ||
| inner ear problems | 8/2/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I was diagnosed with inner ear problems four years ago with the knowledge it probably could get ... A: No, decongestants do not help inner ear problems. With a diagnosed ear problems and the worsening ... | ||
| ear blocking or popping | 8/1/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am 76 yrs. old and have had blocking of ears followed by fatigue and its getting worse. physical ... A: Usually, "blocking of ears" is due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. However, I really don't believe ... | ||
| Tinnitus | 8/1/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I started feeling dizzy and off-balanced around March 9, 2009. I would feel my body swaying when ... A: The symptoms you describe are most likely due to a viral labyrinthitis or a viral neuonitis. Both ... | ||
| worried about pain | 7/31/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Two weeks ago I was having a pain in the left side of my jaw. But recently I started to feel pain ... A: I am going to suggest two things. First, you need to consult an ear specialist to see if there is ... | ||
| AuD | 7/30/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: My hearing aid dispenser and Audiologist of 5 years was apparently and quietly bought out by a ... A: I can certainly understand your confusion. Personally, I am convinced that some of these names are ... | ||
| Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo | 7/30/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have a friend on the West Coast who has been treated for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo by ... A: I am going to refer you and your friend to this site: vestibular.org. It is the website for the ... | ||
| safe decibel levels | 7/27/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I take aquafit in a swimming pool in a YMCA class. The music they play sometimes seems quite loud. ... A: This is a great question. Noise exposure is the leading cause of hearing loss. And now especially, ... | ||
| Hearing loss | 7/27/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: 3 MONTHS AGO I WOKE UP WITH BELLS PALSY ON MY LEFT SIDE AND HEARING LOSS ON MY RIGHT SIDE. EVERY ... A: Although it is most common to have the hearing loss and Bell's Palsy on the same side, it is not ... | ||
| Meniere's Disease? | 7/24/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I started having continuous tinnitus in both ears when I was 12 (kinda too early, isn't it!). ... A: I can understand your concern about your symptoms. It is good that you are consulting a neurologist ... | ||
| vertigo and swooshing sound in the ear | 7/23/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: My husband has been complaining about a regular swooshing sound in one ear. It has been going for a ... A: You do not mention which tests he has had. Has he been tested for Meniere's Disease? Has he had a ... | ||
| auditory neuropathy | 7/23/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: one of my twin babies has been diagnosed with this condition, they are 17 weeks now. we have been ... A: Some newborn babies who have been diagnosed with auditory neuropathy improve and start to hear and ... | ||
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Audiology/Otolaryngology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
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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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