Ask the Audiologist | Blog - American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Ask the Audiologist | Blog

Blog Questions:

1. If I get a cochlear implant on one side, could I still use a hearing aid on the other side? What are the benefits of doing that?

2. My hearing loss seems like it’s progressing, but I’m not sure where to go and what kind of hearing care professional to see about whether I’m a candidate for a cochlear implant. What do you suggest?

3. My child was diagnosed with profound bilateral hearing loss, but I’ve been advised to wait until they are a little bit older before making any decisions. Should I wait or get them evaluated now?

4. I think I may be a candidate for a cochlear implant but I’m not sure it will be covered by my health insurance. How can I determine that?

5. My 9 yr old has severe unilateral, sensorineural hearing loss, left ear. How could a cochlear implant help, or are there other nonsurgical options? He was aided at 2yrs old.

6. Will I be able to understand speech in different environments after getting a cochlear implant?

7. What does follow-up therapy typically entail for a child under one year of age?

8. Is any specific cochlear implant showing better results than others for Musicians with hearing loss?

9. Is it true that gene therapy has been successful in addressing hearing loss for some?

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