Know More About Audiology, Hearing & Balance - Coastal ENT
                     Know More About 
Audiology,  Hearing 
and Balance
The Coastal Hearing and Balance Center is here to serve  
those with hearing loss and balance or dizziness  
problems. Our expert Audiologists administer hearing  
and balance testing and work closely with our physicians  
to determine the appropriate rehabilitation for your  
problems.
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Know More About Bone-
Anchored  Hearing 
Bone-anchored hearing devices are implantable devices used tAo imipdrov e( hBeariAng bHy trAans)mitting sound directly to the 
inner  ear through the skull. Sound energy causes vibrations in the skull which are transmitted to the inner ear, which 
results in  hearing. They have been successfully used to improve patients' hearing for more than 30 years.
Bone anchored hearing devices may be an effective solution for multiple varieties of hearing loss. Some patients are  
incapable of wearing hearing aids due to the size of the ear canal, chronic drainage, or severe hearing loss. A BAHA may be 
a  solution for these patients, however a bone anchored hearing devices are not a solution for every patient. Whether or not 
a  bone anchored hearing device may be an effective solution for you will depend on your type of hearing loss, quantity of  
hearing loss, physical examination, and hearing history. This information will be discussed with your Coastal provider to  
determine if a bone anchored hearing device is right for you.
Each bone-anchored hearing device consists of an implanted titanium fixture and a detachable sound processor that clips  
onto that fixture. Using a minimally invasive procedure, a bone anchored hearing device is surgically implanted in the 
skull  behind the ear. Surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning patients can return home after the procedure. 
After  healing has occurred and the device has integrated into the skull, the bone anchored hearing device is activated, 
facilitating  hearing.
Know the Types of 
Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss, also known as “nerve loss,” is a result of damage to the microscopic hair cells within the inner  
ear and/or to the nerve of hearing. This damage can be due to genetics, advancing age, or noise exposure. If you are 
worried  about hearing loss, call us to get an appointment with one of the doctors at any three locations: Neptune, Holmdel 
or  Manahawkin, New Jersey. Approximately 90% of hearing losses are sensorineural. In fact, most people who wear 
hearing  aids have sensorineural hearing loss. In most cases, these types of hearing loss are permanent and cannot be 
treated by  medication or surgery. Hearing aids are thus the primary mode of treatment. In cases of severe or profound 
cases, cochlear  implants may be a consideration.
Conductive Hearing Loss
A conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not able to reach a healthy inner ear adequately. This can be due 
to:  a blockage in the ear canal such as wax
fluid in the typically dry middle ear space
poor movement of the bones (ossicles) located in the middle ear
conditions where people have malformed or absent ear canals and/or pinnae
(the visible portion of the ear on the side of the Cont.
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Know the Types of 
Hearing Loss
Mixed Hearing Loss
Mixed hearing loss is a combination of both 
 sensorineural (“nerve loss”) and conductive  
hearing losses which occur simultaneously.  
Surgery, hearing aids and assistive listening 
 devices are all treatment options.
Know What Are The 
Benefits of  
Hearing loss has Hsocieal, aprorfeissniongal,  aAnd ihedaltsh i?mpacts. Multiple  
studies have shown that unaddressed hearing loss can lead to 
social  isolation, loneliness, and depression. Perhaps due to the 
lack of  interpersonal interaction, hearing loss is also linked to 
cognitive  decline and dementia.
Wearing hearing aids is about more than improving hearing. When 
 you can hear and understand what others are saying, you are more  
involved in your life. You can carry on conversations and connect  
with colleagues and those you love. Hearing well reduces your risk 
of  accidents and also fosters long-term cognitive health.
Know More About Custom 
Earmolds
Custom earmolds are made to specifically fit the size and shape of  
your individual ear, which provides for a more comfortable fit  
compared to many over-the-counter options. The tighter, more  
accurate fit provides for a better seal to protect against noise  
exposure or to keep water out of the ear. An audiologist takes  
impressions of each ear using a silicone material; these 
impressions  are then sent out to an earmold manufacturer who 
will make the  molds specific for each order. Earmolds are available 
in various  materials and colors. For children, it is recommended 
that they use  earmolds attached to their hearing aids. Since their 
ears are  constantly growing and changing in size and shape, the 
audiologist  will need to monitor the fit of the earmolds at regular 
follow-up  appointments.
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Some Common Types of 
Custom  
Musician MoldsEarmolds
Musician molds filter out high levels of noise without changing the sound quality 
of  music. This type of mold is available in a choice of three different filters 
depending  on the amount of sound attenuation that is needed. It is recommended 
for  musicians or frequent concert attendees.
Swim Molds
Swim molds prevent water from getting into the ear canal. Swim molds are  
recommended for individuals with ear tubes, surfers, and people who frequently 
get  swimmer’s ear.
Hearing Protection
Hearing Protection attenuates the level of sound reaching the ear to help reduce  
damage to inner ear function and potential hearing loss from exposure to loud  
noise. These are recommended for hunters, target shooters, and individuals who 
 have an occupation that exposes them to dangerous noise levels.
Know More About 
Cochlear  
Implants
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores partial  
hearing to the deaf. It is surgically implanted in the inner ear and  
activated by a device worn outside the ear. Unlike a hearing aid, it  
does not make sound louder or clearer. Instead, the device  
bypasses damaged parts of the auditory system and directly  
stimulates the nerve of hearing, allowing individuals who are  
profoundly hearing impaired to receive sound.
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