Open House
Join us for a special presentation on cognitive decline and the connection with hearing loss, presented by ReSound. We’ll go over how your brain works harder to process certain sounds if you have hearing loss, in addition to the array of benefits that hearing devices can provide. Date: Thursday, September 2Time: 12:30 to 4 p.m.Location:…
How Do I Customize My Hearing Aid Settings?
Your hearing aids are important medical devices that connect you to the world around you. Many of today’s hearing aids have automatic programs, which change based on the environment you’re in. However, you may find yourself in a situation where the pre-set programs aren’t cutting it; this is where custom programs come in. Below we…
PHILIPS RESPIRONICS MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION-
To all our patients who are currently using a Philips Respironics CPAP device: Carolina ENT is following the recommendation for Philips CPAP users to discontinue use of your device and work with your physician or DME provider to determine the most appropriate options for continued treatment. Please visit philips.com/src-update to stay up to date on information regarding…
Pre-Testing Instructions
Auditory Processing Disorder & Child Development
Unlike people with hearing loss, those with auditory processing disorders can hear sounds, but their brains have trouble determining the meaning of those sounds. Being familiar with the signs of this condition can ensure your child gets the right help when they need it most. Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder Auditory processing disorder (APD) affects about…
The Relationship Between Allergies & Asthma
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), approximately 50 million Americans experience allergies and 25 million have asthma. In fact, it’s common for these two conditions to go hand-in-hand. We explore the link between allergies and asthma below. What Are the Symptoms? Both allergies and asthma can cause respiratory symptoms, including…
Considerations When Looking for a Hearing Aid
Picking the perfect hearing aid that will work for your unique type and degree of hearing loss can be challenging. With the help of your experienced audiologist, you will need to take both the style and additional features into account when making a selection. Hearing Aid Styles Even with different styles, hearing aids have the…
Welcome Samantha Hudson, Au.D.
Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center, P.A. is pleased to announce the arrival of Samantha Hudson, Au.D.! Dr. Hudson grew up in Southern California, where she graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in French and linguistics. Dr. Hudson then attended Rush University for graduate school and completed her fourth-year…
Samantha Hudson
Schedule with Dr. Hudson Dr. Hudson grew up in Southern California. She graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in French and linguistics. Dr. Hudson then attended Rush University for graduate school and completed her fourth-year externship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She graduated with her Doctor…
How to Care for Your Hearing Aids
For many of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, their hearing aids help them connect with others. This is why keeping hearing aids in good working order is crucial. One way to make sure your devices stay in tip-top shape is to take proper care of them. Below is a breakdown of how you…