Audiologist | Audio Grams | Hearing Aids | Lyric® Hearing | Vertigo Treatment | Norfolk NE | Yankton SDAn audiogram uses sounds of specific frequencies and intensity levels to determine what a person can hear in each ear. The sounds are heard through headphones and the patient is asked to identify each time they hear a sound and in which ear. The sounds will become lower and lower to determine the level in which a patient can barely hear. An audiogram may also include speech in the form of two-syllable words to determine how well a patient can comprehend what is being heard. Normal results allow for a patient to hear a normal speaking voice, whisper and ticking of a watch.

Hearing Aids

Audiologist | Audio Grams | Hearing Aids | Lyric® Hearing | Vertigo Treatment | Norfolk NE | Yankton SDHearing aids are a common non-invasive treatment option for hearing loss. A hearing aid is a small electronic device that is worn in or behind your ear and amplifies sounds so they can be heard better and listening and communicating with others is made simpler. The device consists of a microphone, amplifier and speaker. The sounds are received through the microphone and then increased in power by the amplifier, which then sends the signals to the ear through a speaker.

Hearing aids magnify sounds based on the severity of a patient’s hearing loss. Hair cells within the ear detect these magnified sounds and convert them into signals to pass to the brain. There is a limit on how much amplification can be given to sounds, so hearing aids are not for everyone.

You can talk with your doctor to decide which type of hearing aid is best for you. Most manufacturers allow for a 30-60 day trial period to make sure that your hearing can benefit from a hearing aid. They can be a costly investment, but many people are willing to pay the price to relieve hearing loss and be able to communicate with others.

Lyric® Hearing

Invisible. Effortless. 24/7

Audiologist | Audio Grams | Hearing Aids | Lyric® Hearing | Vertigo Treatment | Norfolk NE | Yankton SDWe are proud to be one of the select offices in the United States to offer Lyric Hearing to its patients. Lyric was featured on Good Morning America as a new hearing technology that is not only tiny and invisible, but also delivers exceptional sound quality without daily hassles.



Lyric Benefits

  • 100% Invisible
    • Once placed, Lyric is 100% invisible
  • Effortless Hearing, 24/7
  • Natural Sound Quality

A recent study shows that of the patients surveyed, 99% preferred Lyric over their previous hearing aids,² 95% preferred Lyric sound quality over their previous hearing aids,³ and 96% would recommend Lyric to a friend or loved one4.


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¹ Individual replacement needs may vary.



Audiologist | Audio Grams | Hearing Aids | Lyric® Hearing | Vertigo Treatment | Norfolk NE | Yankton SDVertigo is a sensation of spinning or whirling that occurs as a result of problems within the brain or inner ear. People with vertigo feel like the environment around them is moving when no movement is actually occurring. This symptom is one of the most common health problems in the US, and affects up to 40 percent of adults, who reported feeling dizzy at least once during their lifetime.

Most patients with vertigo experience a sudden onset of symptoms intermittently that last for a few seconds to a few minutes, and may include lightheadedness, imbalance and nausea, as well as temporary hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

Vertigo may be caused by a number of different conditions, including inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinthitis), Meniere’s disease, acoustic neuroma and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It may also occur after head or neck trauma or severe migraines. Your doctor may perform a series of blood and imaging tests, along with a physical and neurological examination in order to diagnose the cause of vertigo and rule out more serious conditions.

Treatment for vertigo depends on the underlying cause of the symptoms, but may include medication, antibiotics, dietary changes or surgery. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is often effective in minimizing dizziness and improving balance by restoring function to the vestibular system. Your doctor will assess your individual case in order to decide which treatment option is best for you. It is important for patients with vertigo to take special caution to prevent injury from falls.

Contact us at 1.866.665.0062 to learn more about Audiology services or to make an appointment.

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