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Rachel Huber
Audiologist
Dr. Rachel Huber is an audiologist practicing in Southaven, MS. Dr. Huber is an audiologist that cares for patients over a spectrum of the lifespan with specialties in older adults and cognitive science. As an audiologist, Dr. Huber diagnoses and treats hearing loss, hearing related issues, and tinnitus through a variety of treatment options including hearing aids, aural rehabilitation, and auditory training. She has presented and published research in the field of audiology. Dr. Huber has taught in the field of communication sciences and disorder for six years at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has worked clinically in the university, ENT, and private practice settings. At Southaven Hearing Health Center, patients are seen to increase their overall wellness related to hearing, such as fall-risk assessments, cognitive screeners, and participate in aural rehabilitation group settings.
3 years
Experience
Rachel Huber
- Southaven, MS
- University of Memphis
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best way to treat hearing loss due to age?
I recommend having an audiologist evaluate for hearing loss and see if he is a candidate for hearing aids. Cognitive decline can also look like a hearing loss in older adults. READ MORE
I recommend having an audiologist evaluate for hearing loss and see if he is a candidate for hearing aids. Cognitive decline can also look like a hearing loss in older adults. Consider having a cognitive screener performed to rule out any cognitive issues.
Can hearing loss in one ear be fixed?
If the sudden hearing loss is caused by something like an earwax impaction, it can certainly be treated. If the sudden hearing loss is related to a nerve-type loss, there may not READ MORE
If the sudden hearing loss is caused by something like an earwax impaction, it can certainly be treated. If the sudden hearing loss is related to a nerve-type loss, there may not be much to do medically after about a week. While the hearing may not return, you may be a candidate for a specific type of hearing aid technology known as a CROS. I would recommend visiting an ear, nose, and throat specialist to evaluate the sudden hearing loss as a first step.
Is deafness with age a heriditary problem?
Hearing loss can be caused by genetics, or be hereditary. I would recommend having a hearing test prior to any problems to establish a baseline. This gives you an idea of how your READ MORE
Hearing loss can be caused by genetics, or be hereditary. I would recommend having a hearing test prior to any problems to establish a baseline. This gives you an idea of how your hearing is right now, and as you age you can refer back to it to see what (if any) changes occur. Then, if there is a hearing loss, you will be ready to treat it early. Treating a hearing loss early has been shown to have better outcomes with hearing aids, decrease the rate of cognitive decline, and reduce your fall risk.
What is the treatment for a balance problem?
I don't have enough information here to fully answer your question; however, I know that many people with balance disorders benefit from taking walks while keeping their heads READ MORE
I don't have enough information here to fully answer your question; however, I know that many people with balance disorders benefit from taking walks while keeping their heads level or slightly raised. Some people benefit from participating in low level yoga courses or other fitness courses to help strengthen their balance system. Ask your doctor if you are medically cleared to join a fitness course prior to joining. Depending on your diagnosis, you may also benefit from reducing sodium in your diet.
Can a pediatrician do a hearing test?
Some pediatricians have a screening audiometer that allows them to generally see if a child's hearing is okay or in need of full testing. You will need to ask your pediatrician READ MORE
Some pediatricians have a screening audiometer that allows them to generally see if a child's hearing is okay or in need of full testing. You will need to ask your pediatrician if they have these. A screening is not a substitute for a full hearing evaluation. If you are having concerns about your child's hearing, I would seek out an audiologist specialized in pediatrics.
