BENTA


Berkshire Ear, Nose, Throat and Audiological Associates, P.C. 510 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: ( 413) 448 8291 Fax: ( 413) 447 9040

HEARING LOSS / AUDIOLOGY

Hearing loss
Hearing loss is divided in two categories. A conductive hearing loss results from difficulty with sound waves being conducted through the outer or middle ear. This may be caused by wax blocking the ear canal, a perforation in the ear drum, fluid in the middle ear space, or a problem with the three bones (ossicular chain) that connect the eardrum to the inner ear. Conductive hearing loss is usually treated medically. (See Cerumen, Tympanoplasty, Otitis media, Otosclerosis.) A sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear, or the auditory nerve. In the past this was often incorrectly referred to as nerve deafness. Usually the damage is in the cochlear, or inner ear, rather than along the auditory (8^th ) nerve. Sensorineural hearing loss is usually treated with a hearing aid. The recent introduction of programable/ digital hearing aids has helped to resolve many of the problems associated with hearing aids in the past.

Kevin Mangan, MS, CCC-A graduated with a Masters degree (MS) in Audiology from Syracuse University. He is a certified Audiologist (CCC-A) licensed in Massachusetts and New York. Additionally, he is qualified to provide Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, having taken Dr. Jastreboff ‘s workshop at the Univ. Of Maryland. As an audiologist, practicing with BENTA since 1996, he provides diagnostic hearing testing for both adult and pediatric populations.

BERKSHIRE HEARING CENTER

(DBA) 510 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413)448-8291
Fax: (413) 447-9040
E-Mail: kmangan1@verizon.net

Hearing Aids: Hearing aids come in a variety of styles and circuit types. All hearing aids require an impression of the ear to be made either into an ear mold or into a custom aid to fit your ear.

BTE- A behind the ear (BTE) aid sits behind the ear and is connected to the ear through an ear mold which sits in the concha or bowel of the ear.
ITE- An In the Ear (ITE) or custom aid sits in the ear like an ear mold but all of the electronics are housed within the shell of the aid.
ITC- An In the Canal (ITC) is similar to the ITE but only fills about ½ the concha.
CIC- A Completely in the canal (CIC) aid is the smallest hearing aid currently available.

Additional services include:

Repair and service on all hearing aids.

Assistive devices for use with telephone / TV etc.

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