White Plains Hospital adds convenient, on-site audiology services at its new location in Scarsdale to address a host of hearing issues.
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Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects one in three Americans aged 65–74 and nearly half over age 75, according to the National Institutes of Health. It usually impacts both ears gradually, so many don’t notice it at first. Signs include raising hearing device volume, constant ringing in the ears, or struggling to hear in noisy settings – if these occur, it’s time to schedule a hearing test.
Doing so just got easier: White Plains Hospital recently added in-house audiology services at its newest location at White Plains Hospital Physician Associates of Scarsdale, offering a variety of hearing tests and treatments, complementing the services already offered at the Hospital’s outpatient care location in Armonk. Both practices offer a dedicated sound booth equipped to test hearing in patients of all ages. The large booth is also wheelchair accessible.
Having on-site services offers a major convenience for patients. “Previously, our patients had to go to an outside audiology facility, almost always on a different day, before coming to see me,” explains Dr. Brian Nicholas, the Director of Hearing and Balance at White Plains Hospital. “The on-site testing booths at our new location in Scarsdale as well as in Armonk have made a world of difference for our patients and have been a huge paradigm shift for everyone in a very positive way.”
Dr. Nicholas notes that almost every new patient he sees requires an audiogram, a test that takes about 20-30 minutes. An audiogram is a more sophisticated hearing test than what many may recall from grade school days. It objectively measures a patient’s degree of hearing loss by quantifying and qualifying the results. Dr. Nicholas and his team not only see patients whose primary complaint is hearing loss but also patients who experience dizziness or tinnitus (ringing in the ear), a condition that affects approximately 50 million Americans.
Dr. Nicholas suggests that most patients should begin hearing testing when they turn 50. Based on those baseline findings, additional testing can occur annually or every two to five years. In certain occupations with high noise exposure, such as musicians, soldiers, or construction workers, earlier testing may be warranted. His practice is also seeing a larger number of younger patients which may be in part due to the prevalence of headphones and earbuds.
The Hearing-Cognition Link
In the medical community, there has been a lot of discussion recently about the link between cognitive decline and hearing loss. “While we do not know if the link is causal or not, there is strong evidence that rehabbing an individual’s hearing may protect against cognitive decline,” says Dr. Nicholas.
Patients with hearing loss have a range of available treatment options, depending on the cause and severity of the loss. Medications such as oral steroids or nasal sprays may help. If a patient experiences sudden hearing loss, however, they should be seen as quickly as possible for the best outcomes. “We will always squeeze in a patient for a same-day appointment for an otologic emergency,” Dr. Nicholas notes.
For severe and irreversible hearing loss, patients may benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implants. The good news is that patients can now discuss all these options with Dr. Nicholas and his team, often on the same day as their audiogram, in a streamlined process that allows them to quickly begin their journey to better hearing.
To schedule an audiology test with Dr. Nicholas and team at White Plains Hospital Physician Associates of Scarsdale, located at 750 White Plains Road, or White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness, located at 99 Business Park Drive in Armonk, call 914-849-3755.
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White Plains Hospital adds convenient, on-site audiology services at its new location in Scarsdale to address a host of hearing issues.
[This article is partner content.]
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects one in three Americans aged 65–74 and nearly half over age 75, according to the National Institutes of Health. It usually impacts both ears gradually, so many don’t notice it at first. Signs include raising hearing device volume, constant ringing in the ears, or struggling to hear in noisy settings – if these occur, it’s time to schedule a hearing test.
Doing so just got easier: White Plains Hospital recently added in-house audiology services at its newest location at White Plains Hospital Physician Associates of Scarsdale, offering a variety of hearing tests and treatments, complementing the services already offered at the Hospital’s outpatient care location in Armonk. Both practices offer a dedicated sound booth equipped to test hearing in patients of all ages. The large booth is also wheelchair accessible.
Having on-site services offers a major convenience for patients. “Previously, our patients had to go to an outside audiology facility, almost always on a different day, before coming to see me,” explains Dr. Brian Nicholas, the Director of Hearing and Balance at White Plains Hospital. “The on-site testing booths at our new location in Scarsdale as well as in Armonk have made a world of difference for our patients and have been a huge paradigm shift for everyone in a very positive way.”
Dr. Nicholas notes that almost every new patient he sees requires an audiogram, a test that takes about 20-30 minutes. An audiogram is a more sophisticated hearing test than what many may recall from grade school days. It objectively measures a patient’s degree of hearing loss by quantifying and qualifying the results. Dr. Nicholas and his team not only see patients whose primary complaint is hearing loss but also patients who experience dizziness or tinnitus (ringing in the ear), a condition that affects approximately 50 million Americans.
Dr. Nicholas suggests that most patients should begin hearing testing when they turn 50. Based on those baseline findings, additional testing can occur annually or every two to five years. In certain occupations with high noise exposure, such as musicians, soldiers, or construction workers, earlier testing may be warranted. His practice is also seeing a larger number of younger patients which may be in part due to the prevalence of headphones and earbuds.
The Hearing-Cognition Link
In the medical community, there has been a lot of discussion recently about the link between cognitive decline and hearing loss. “While we do not know if the link is causal or not, there is strong evidence that rehabbing an individual’s hearing may protect against cognitive decline,” says Dr. Nicholas.
Patients with hearing loss have a range of available treatment options, depending on the cause and severity of the loss. Medications such as oral steroids or nasal sprays may help. If a patient experiences sudden hearing loss, however, they should be seen as quickly as possible for the best outcomes. “We will always squeeze in a patient for a same-day appointment for an otologic emergency,” Dr. Nicholas notes.
For severe and irreversible hearing loss, patients may benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implants. The good news is that patients can now discuss all these options with Dr. Nicholas and his team, often on the same day as their audiogram, in a streamlined process that allows them to quickly begin their journey to better hearing.
To schedule an audiology test with Dr. Nicholas and team at White Plains Hospital Physician Associates of Scarsdale, located at 750 White Plains Road, or White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness, located at 99 Business Park Drive in Armonk, call 914-849-3755.