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Hearing Solutions of North Carolina is conveniently located on Jake Alexander Blvd. Driving that busy road can be a bit overwhelming at times! It is hard to take in all the passing signs as well as watch the traffic so you may not have noticed the change to our office sign. My name (Dr. Lorin S. Oden, Board Certified Audiologist) Read more
As we welcome in 2026, we welcome a new team member to Hearing Solutions of North Carolina. Dr. Sierra Carpenter joins us this month providing audiological care. Dr. Carpenter contacted us this past spring inquiring about a position in our clinic. She did research on the care and services we provide and felt that we are the type of practice Read more
With the holidays quickly approaching and thanksgiving behind us, we like to take a moment to give thanks for all we have and reflect on those we have helped along the way. The community has blessed our team with allowing us to care for so many who need hearing, tinnitus or balance help. In our way we like to “give Read more
Do you have ringing in your ears or possibly hearing crickets, static, buzzing, roaring, music or voices. Tinnitus is a condition where you may perceive these sounds in their ears or head, even when there is no external sound present. It is caused by abnormal activity in the auditory system, which can result from factors such as: Tinnitus can be temporary or Read more
When people think about hearing loss, they picture someone turning up the TV volume or saying “What?” and “Huh?” frequently. However, what I have learned in my more than 40 years as an audiologist is that hearing loss is rarely just about the ears. It is also about identity, emotion, and effort. For many people, this is the hardest part. Read more
We have talked about tinnitus before. After a few recent experiences while testing at Pinnacle Ear Nose Throat & Allergy it is time to talk about it again. If your primary care physician or any other medical provider has told you that you must live with your tinnitus, there is nothing you can do about it, it is time to Read more
“Hearing aids don’t work for me. I purchased three sets online and I still can’t hear”. “I saw these hearing aids in a magazine or on TV so I thought I would give them a try but that was a waste of money.” “I purchased hearing aids from a retail chain or big box store, and I am still having Read more
We are very excited to announce that we are expanding the scope of the services we provide. Over the years we have seen the negative effects a fall can have on our patients including but not limited to hospitalization, head trauma, social isolation, fear, downward spiral of health problems and even end of life. Wouldn’t it be good to know Read more
I thought I would take a break from reviewing the correlation between chronic health conditions and hearing loss. Previously we discussed how diabetes and hypertension can have a negative effect on the sensory organ of hearing (cochlea). This month I want to celebrate instead. Forty years ago, I completed my master’s degree at The University of Denver in Audiology. How Read more
Last month we discussed the correlation between diabetes and hearing loss. As promised last month, let's continue with the theme of the comorbidities associated with hearing loss. What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Usually, hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 and is considered Read more