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Expert Profile: Harriet Jacobster, Au.D.

Expertise:  I can answer questions regarding non-medical treatment of hearing loss such as hearing aids and aural rehabilitation. I am also able to answer your questions regarding hearing testing, what types of tests are appropriate, what information a hearing test gives you and what it doesn't give you. As a classically trained musician, I can also answer issues dealing with hearing loss specific to musicians.

Experience in the area
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with over 25 years' of experience working with both children and adults. I have given lectures on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids to several state chapters of national organizations for the deaf and hard of hearing. I also taught Speech Reading and Aural Rehabilitation both privately and for the Florida Deaf Service Center.

Organizations
American Academy of Audiology American Speech Language Hearing Association

Education/Credentials
Au.D. Doctor of Audiology, Nova Southeastern University 2000

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Prestige Points: 210
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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2
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
25
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thank you for the responce. I will find out from her the extent of her deafness. I would love to help her be able to hear! thanks again!
(DANIEL DAY on 09/23/08)
Your support and expert advice is greatly appreciated. Now I have renewed confidence to pursue the solution to my problem.
(Brenda on 08/06/08)
Your answer was very timely and helpful. Thank you very much for sharing your time and knowledge with me. Catch
(Catch on 06/28/08)
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Recent Answers from Harriet Jacobster, Au.D.
2008-11-22  change in audiogram 2 years later Hi Dan, There is still a lot of information that is missing from your question. First, who did these two tests? Next, is your hearing loss completely neural or is there any conductive (middle ear) component?...
2008-11-21  Ringing and Buzzing in Ears Hi Tammy, Tinnitus is simply noise in your ear(s) that does not come from an outside source. It is a symptom, not a disease. Tinnitus is caused by something, and that something can be neural (disorder...
2008-10-25  Hearing loss Hi Timothy, If you are indeed hearing true music, this phenomenon is known as auditory hallucinations. It is possible that these were also caused by neurotoxicity from the anaesthesia. Auditory hallucinations...
2008-10-24  Hearing loss Hi Timothy, There are reported cases of hearing loss following dental surgery. Most of these cases have some link to neurotoxicity from the use of anaethesia. Sometimes it can be linked to blood clots...
2008-10-19  Menieres Hi Pamela, I am sorry you feel it is useless...however, it is not only the best advice I can give, but it is appropriate. I am NOT an expert on diet or exercise; I have referred you to the people who...
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