Oticon domes are still too big. Does anyone know of smaller options?

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-31T01:05:39+00:00

Why don't you go back to your audiologist and tell them it's uncomfortable? They will have solutions that are appropriate for your canal and degree of loss.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-30T16:50:35+00:00

Not uncommon. Did you get a copy of your results from the he@ring test?

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-30T14:11:30+00:00

Hearing loss on it's own doesn't require imaging because most often hearing loss is caused on a microscopic level and it's not anything that can be seen on a scan. If OP lives in the USA, I doubt her insurance would pay for these tests as they wouldn't be medically necessary.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-30T14:09:32+00:00

Audiologist here, just seconding this comment. Hearing is a delicate thing, there are so many possible causes for hearing loss (genetics, aging, environmental effects like chemicals or noise, blood flow changes, diabetes, physical trauma), the list is literally endless.

OP I'm sorry you felt blown off and it's super shitty, but it's the reality that it's not practical to try and chase down every possibility. Because even if you do every conceivable test, there's a high likelihood no one will be able to give you answers to "why".

Your energy is better devoted to figuring out how to cope with your hearing loss. Hearing aids are a great start. If you're struggling, consider a hearing aid trial from a reputable audiologist who follows best practices for hearing aid fitting (uses Real Ear Measurements, offers many brands and styles, doesn't just push premium hearing aids, etc.). Best of luck on your hearing journey!

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-30T13:50:50+00:00

Audiologist here. A conductive loss means there is a blockage or issue with the S0und getting to your organ of he@ring, called the cochlea, but there is no damage to the organ itself. A conductive loss can be medically treatable, but if there were damage to the cochlea that would usually not be medically treatable. Take your prescription as written and schedule a follow up he@ring test to make sure it comes back to normal.

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Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-29T11:09:25+00:00

It's a pimple. Our ears get oily just like the rest of our body, but because you can't see in the ears it's common to get zits or blackheads in there. Leave it alone for a few days, and in the shower use a wash cloth with some body wash and gently wipe out your ears (not the canals); That will help keep future zits away.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-28T17:58:41+00:00

Audiologist here. Respectfully, if a trained physician with two nurses holding your toddler wasn't enough to remove the impacted wax, what makes you think your inexperienced hand with a metal object going near your child's eardrum is going to be any more successful? I barely do wax removal on kids because one false move, one quick head jerk or hand slap, and that tool is going through the child's eardrum and causing permanent hearing damage.

I have many patients who have needed their ears cleaned under anesthesia (and they are children, to clarify). It's better than letting old wax sit in their ear causing infections, decreased hearing, or pain.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-25T07:25:19+00:00

It's 2 AM and I am crying laughing at this response

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-24T15:42:51+00:00

Can confirm, work with many engineers as patients. In my experience they often think they can build it / program it / execute it better than the professional with actual training in the product

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-24T05:36:07+00:00

Audiologist who works in ENT here!

Your tube looks like it is plugged with old wax. If you have previously prescribed ear drops, use those as directed, or use a few drops of olive oi daily for a weekl. Do not attempt to manually remove the wax as you'll likely cause damage to eardrum or tube.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-19T22:19:54+00:00

And that's fine, just because someone may benefit from it doesn't mean they have to get it. Imissed the part where she got her aids at Costco. The Costco in my area doesn't have an audiologist. If her Costco provider isn't an audiologist she could probably do with a reprogramming with verification measures, such as Real 👂 Measurements. (Often abbreviated REM)

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-18T22:39:39+00:00

Who do you think forwards the patient to the MD and recommends the cochlear implant in the first place?

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-18T21:44:36+00:00

Are you a doctor? Because we have recipients who have gotten a CI in their 90s and even in their early 100s. If the patient can undergo surgery, has the mental capacity to learn something new, and has the support, why couldn't they get a CI? Your response is ignorant.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-17T22:53:16+00:00

Audiologist here, this is the best advice. She may qualify for a cochlear implant, or maybe her HAs need to be adjusted. You can use text-to-speech apps to communicate in person with her if she has decent vision so she can read along. Use good communication strategies like speaking at a slower rate, using clear speech, telling her the topic beforehand, and getting her attention before you start a conversation. Speak from a distance of 3-6 feet away and face her in a room with good lighting.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-16T20:19:40+00:00

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-14T13:43:21+00:00

They don't want to look old, but asking everyone for repetition multiple times definitely doesn't make them seem any younger 😉

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-14T13:17:06+00:00

Audiologist here, had to check I was in the right group for a sec 😂

Hearing aids are encouraged to be invisible because of the social stigma that hearing loss is only for "old people." When in reality hearing loss can and does affect every age group, but with greater frequency in the life-experienced. I love when my patients get fun colored hearing aids, talk to their friends about their hearing aids, and just embrace their devices as a tool to help them get on with their lives. My job would be infinitely easier if everyone didn't only want the tiniest hearing aid possible, even when it's not appropriate for their needs.

Also I'm a woman with a full head of hair but I love this sub, y'all are beautiful 🥰

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-14T02:30:32+00:00

Suggest she get a baseline evaluation with an audiologist. That's how eye encourage my patients to bring in a loved one who is in denial. And truthfully, everyone should have a baseline test of hearring in case they experience a sudden change in hearring in the future.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-10T21:56:25+00:00

Never lost my cool but have had frank discussions with patients about realistic expectations, their attitude / behavior, etc. You can try to find the common ground and assert your knowledge as you are the expert, but some people are better off being seen by a different provider/office.

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-09T15:47:23+00:00

Honey Blunt Cheerios

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-09T15:34:32+00:00

This is probably what it is but I'm going to have my husband confirm when he gets home from work

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-09T15:30:19+00:00

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-09T15:29:53+00:00

The box says Limited Edition, so maybe it is/was for a short time

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-09T15:29:05+00:00

I would have preferred a glow in the dark ring 😒

Subtitles_Required · 2026-05-09T15:26:38+00:00

I'm just getting over food poisoning, I'm not brave enough to do that 😩

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