Hearing loss can run in families, but sharing your relatives’ genes doesn’t mean you’ll share their hearing. At North Alabama Audiology, audiologist Charles R. Taylor, M.A., FAAA, CCC-A, who has practiced audiology since 1973, evaluates hearing within the context of your family history at our Huntsville and Decatur offices. If hearing loss is a known […]
When one ear feels stuffed up, voices can sound far away, and it’s confusing when there’s no earwax to account for it. At North Alabama Audiology, with offices in Huntsville and Decatur, audiologist Charles R. Taylor, M.A., FAAA, CCC-A, has helped patients across North Alabama make sense of hearing changes since 1973. He can assess […]
A sudden drop in hearing in one ear can be frightening and may leave those experiencing it unsure of their next steps. Our practice can provide urgent hearing testing and help coordinate appropriate medical care when a rapid change occurs. Any sudden hearing loss requires urgent clinical consultation with a hearing healthcare specialist to pursue […]
Group discussions in restaurants often become difficult to comprehend when room acoustics compete with your focus and hearing. Our specialists can evaluate hearing under both calm and noisy listening conditions to establish why noisy rooms present such difficulty. When we isolate the root mechanism behind your difficult hearing, we guide you toward customized communication solutions. […]
Even though cotton swabs seem practical for routine hygiene, probing the inner canal creates deeper impactions and threatens long-term ear health. We assess whether your earwax demands professional intervention and provide customized care strategies that match your clinical profile. Ears don’t always need manual cleaning; however, if wax builds up, we can help patients safely […]
Noticing that your surroundings seem to spin when you recline, roll sideways, or sit up in bed can feel disorienting and frightening. A vestibular team can perform diagnostic balance testing to identify treatable conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Working with each patient, we clarify how BPPV disrupts spatial orientation and deliver targeted vestibular […]
After enduring a long, exhausting schedule, crawling into bed for restful slumber is all you want. You finally climb into bed, the house goes quiet, and that’s when it happens: The ringing in your ear is suddenly impossible to ignore. Should your phantom ear noises seem much more severe at bedtime, rest assured that this […]
Does Medicare cover hearing aids? The honest answer is: No. Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids. We know that’s not what most people want to hear, and that many patients are surprised by this. Fortunately, you have other ways to manage the cost. Supplemental paths like Medicare Advantage, various financing programs, and unique benefits […]
We seldom encounter a teenager or young adult who isn’t currently using a personal audio device. Even with their larger footprint, headphones remain a popular choice for teenagers looking to disconnect from the world. The appreciation for music is a cross-generational trait, yet younger individuals often depend on it for constant background stimulation. Given their […]
The majority of individuals view auditory perception as a function of the ears, though this is a clinical oversimplification. However, the ability to perceive sound is equally dependent on the auditory cortex as it is on the physical ear. Cognitive hearing is your brain’s ability to interpret and make sense of the sounds your ears […]
