Ask around about hearing aids and you’ll likely hear two opposite claims: that they halt hearing loss for good, or that they make it worse over time. Neither one holds up. At Hopkins Hearing Institute, hearing aid specialist Edward Pitre, HAS, sees clients at our Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and Edgewater offices. He can evaluate […]
Noticing that voices seem stronger in one ear than the other can be unsettling, especially when you rely on your hearing aids every day. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so if one sounds different or less clear than the other, it should be examined. At Hopkins Hearing […]
If you find yourself reaching for a fresh battery more often than you expected, you’re not alone. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. At Hopkins Hearing Institute, hearing aid specialist Edward Pitre, HAS, and our hearing care team can help you understand […]
Earwax, skin oils, and everyday moisture collect on hearing aids faster than most people expect, and even a thin layer can make sound weaker or less clear. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. At Hopkins Hearing Institute, hearing […]
A plugged ear can make the people around you sound muffled and far away, and it’s puzzling when there’s no earwax to blame. At Hopkins Hearing Institute, with offices in Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and Edgewater, hearing aid specialist Edward Pitre, HAS, helps clients throughout Volusia County understand what may be behind ear fullness and […]
Experiencing a rapid decline in hearing in a single ear is a distressing event that creates understandable uncertainty. Our clinical team conducts same-day diagnostic hearing evaluations and streamlines collaborative medical care following sudden auditory changes. An acute sudden hearing loss consistently necessitates immediate examination by a hearing professional to begin medical therapy or targeted hearing […]
A high-pitched whistle from a hearing aid can come on suddenly and be a huge annoyance and distraction if the cause isn’t quickly addressed. We provide specialized diagnostic testing to establish whether whistling originates from ear canal fit, earwax occlusion, incorrect settings, damaged accessories, or internal circuitry issues. Review common feedback mechanisms alongside safe at-home […]
Active restaurant conversations are frequently hard to decipher when surrounding background noise clashes with your hearing. Our audiology clinic conducts specialized testing to evaluate hearing in both quiet sound booths and noisy simulations to isolate the underlying cause. Once we determine the cause of difficult hearing, we can help you find personalized solutions. Understanding the […]
Although cotton swabs appear to offer an easy hygiene solution, pushing them into the ear canal often worsens wax accumulation and risks tissue trauma. We can determine whether earwax actually needs removal and recommend a method suited to your ear health. Routine manual hygiene is often unnecessary for ears; still, when excessive wax accumulates, we […]
Experiencing a sudden sensation of spinning when lying flat, turning over in bed, or rising to a seated position can cause significant distress. Our specialists conduct thorough dizziness and equilibrium evaluations to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and related inner ear disorders. Through targeted clinical care, we guide individuals through the mechanics of BPPV […]
