Hearing loss can run in families, but sharing your relatives’ genes doesn’t mean you’ll share their hearing. At North Alabama Audiology, audiologist Charles R. Taylor, M.A., FAAA, CCC-A, who has practiced audiology since 1973, evaluates hearing within the context of your family history at our Huntsville and Decatur offices. If hearing loss is a known […]
Hearing aids work hard every day, and earwax, skin oils, and moisture build up on them faster than most people expect. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. At North Alabama Audiology, audiologist Charles R. Taylor, M.A., FAAA, CCC-A, […]
You put in both hearing aids, but one side sounds quieter, tinny, or simply not like the other. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so if one sounds different or less clear than the other, it should be examined. At North Alabama Audiology, audiologist Charles R. Taylor, M.A., […]
If your hearing aids seem to need fresh batteries or a recharge more often than they used to, the change is worth a closer look. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type, so knowing what is normal for your devices makes it easier […]
When one ear feels stuffed up, voices can sound far away, and it’s confusing when there’s no earwax to account for it. At North Alabama Audiology, with offices in Huntsville and Decatur, audiologist Charles R. Taylor, M.A., FAAA, CCC-A, has helped patients across North Alabama make sense of hearing changes since 1973. He can assess […]
A sudden drop in hearing in one ear can be frightening and may leave those experiencing it unsure of their next steps. Our practice can provide urgent hearing testing and help coordinate appropriate medical care when a rapid change occurs. Any sudden hearing loss requires urgent clinical consultation with a hearing healthcare specialist to pursue […]
A high-pitched whistle from a hearing aid can come on suddenly and be a huge annoyance and distraction if the cause isn’t quickly addressed. Our audiology practice accurately determines whether the whistle relates to physical canal fit, obstructive earwax, acoustic programming, fatigued components, or technical damage. Learn what causes feedback and which checks are safe […]
Group discussions in restaurants often become difficult to comprehend when room acoustics compete with your focus and hearing. Our specialists can evaluate hearing under both calm and noisy listening conditions to establish why noisy rooms present such difficulty. When we isolate the root mechanism behind your difficult hearing, we guide you toward customized communication solutions. […]
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 […]
Noticing that your surroundings seem to spin when you recline, roll sideways, or sit up in bed can feel disorienting and frightening. A vestibular team can perform diagnostic balance testing to identify treatable conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Working with each patient, we clarify how BPPV disrupts spatial orientation and deliver targeted vestibular […]
