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Whether you’re exploring solutions for the first time or a long-time hearing aid user, our experts at Van Doorne Hearing Care are here to offer advice and resources to support your journey.
Hearing loss can run in families, though you may not be as susceptible as your parents or siblings. At Van Doorne Hearing Care, a family-owned practice on Garden Avenue in Holland, audiologist Macenzie Koning, Au.D., F-AAA, and board-certified hearing instrument specialist Craig P. Van Doorne, BC-HIS, look at your hearing in the context of your
Wax, skin oils, and everyday moisture build up on hearing aids faster than most people expect, and a little residue in the wrong spot can leave a device sounding weak. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. Craig P.
Your hearing aids are meant to work as a pair, so it’s unsettling when one starts to sound weaker, tinnier, or less clear than its partner. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, and a difference like this should be examined. At Van Doorne Hearing Care in Holland, MI,
Few things interrupt a good conversation faster than a low-battery chime. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type, so knowing what to expect from your own devices helps you plan ahead. At Van Doorne Hearing Care, a family-owned practice on Garden Avenue in
A clogged ear can make family conversations sound muffled and distant, and it’s puzzling when there’s no earwax to explain it. At Van Doorne Hearing Care, a family-owned practice on Garden Avenue in Holland, MI, board-certified hearing instrument specialist Craig P. Van Doorne, BC-HIS, and audiologist Macenzie Koning, Au.D., F-AAA, help patients understand what may
An abrupt decrease in unilateral hearing acuity can feel alarming, often leaving individuals uncertain about what action to take. Our clinical specialists offer urgent hearing evaluations and facilitate rapid medical care when sudden unilateral hearing loss arises. An acute sudden hearing loss consistently necessitates immediate examination by a hearing professional to begin medical therapy or
Sharp whistling sounds produced by a hearing aid often occur unexpectedly, creating profound frustration and distraction when ignored. Our audiology practice accurately determines whether the whistle relates to physical canal fit, obstructive earwax, acoustic programming, fatigued components, or technical damage. Understand the primary causes of acoustic feedback and learn safe home protocols to fix simple
Tracking speech in busy dining venues can feel exhausting when environmental noise drowns out your hearing. Our clinical team can evaluate hearing across quiet settings and background-noise environments to pinpoint specific auditory challenges. After diagnosing the source of your difficult hearing, we design targeted interventions tailored to your listening needs. How Can Hearing Seem Normal
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
Having the room suddenly spin as you lie down, turn in bed, or sit upright is an unsettling experience that often happens without notice. A vestibular team can perform diagnostic balance testing to identify treatable conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). By reviewing diagnostic findings, we educate patients on inner ear dysfunction and recommend
Properly fitted hearing aids are constructed to alleviate your particular hearing loss needs. No matter if you recently acquired hearing aids or have relied on them for decades, should your hearing aids generate headaches or any form of soreness, effective options exist. A correctly programmed hearing aid rests smoothly in the ear and supplies the
A significant number of patients postpone treating their hearing loss because they harbor concerns regarding device aesthetics and physical comfort. That defensive reaction is totally logical from a consumer standpoint! In various scenarios, patients expressed fear that wearing an obvious device would cause peers to omit them from casual conversations due to perceived listening limitations.
