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Can Headphones Cause Tinnitus?

A recent article by Tina Sieber (Sound Guys, 2021) reports on headphones and the relationship they may have with tinnitus. She states in the beginning of her article that both wireless headphones and earbuds are harmless when used responsibly.  What

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Q-tips – Can I put this in my ear?

Did your grandma ever mention to you to “never put anything bigger than your elbow in your ears”?  I, like so many of the patients we see every day, was surprised to learn that Q-tips are not meant to be used

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Differences Between an Audiologist and a Hearing Instrument Dispenser

Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Specialists are both professionals trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing and balance issues, but their roles, educational backgrounds, and scopes of practice differ. Here are some key differences:

Educational Background

Audiologist

Hearing Instrument Specialist

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Scope of Practice

Audiologist

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Regulatory Bodies

Audiologist

Hearing Instrument Specialist

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Services Provided

Audiologist

Hearing Instrument Specialist

All client care at Hearing Institute of Ontario is provided by certified Audiologists who are registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario

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