FAQ

Our audiologists will administer a full hearing test, including a tinnitus evaluation (also known as a tinnitus test) to identify the type and cause of your tinnitus. Sometimes tinnitus occurs alongside hearing loss, so it is important to have a full picture of your hearing health.

Sensorineural hearing loss, the most common type of hearing impairment, is unfortunately irreversible. This type of hearing loss can be successfully managed with hearing aids though. While hearing aids will not restore your hearing to what it used to be, they can greatly help by providing you with amplification and clarity.

Hearing aids have a typical lifespan of 3-7 years. How long your devices last you depends largely on the type of hearing aid, how well you care for them, and how often you bring them in for routine maintenance.

Hearing aids are incredibly durable and are water resistant, but they are not waterproof. You should never wear your devices in the water, while swimming, or in the shower. They are sturdy enough to withstand moisture and sweat, but you should do your best to keep them dry.

Hearing loss is due to damage to the hearing nerve, resulting in difficulty hearing soft and spoken sounds. Auditory processing disorder is when you can hear auditory information fine, but your brain has a difficult time understanding the information it is hearing. For an accurate diagnosis of hearing loss or an auditory processing disorder, it’s important to visit First Coast Audiology for a full hearing exam.

If you have a diagnosed hearing loss, it’s best to manage it as soon as possible with hearing aids. When left untreated, hearing loss can have a negative effect on your quality of life, including depression, social isolation, cognitive decline, and even dementia. It’s important to manage hearing loss at the first signs to keep your brain healthy and functioning its best.