Dr. Jessica Hinson
Jessica Hinson Au.D. obtained her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of South Alabama. She is licensed in the state of Alabama where she practices in a multi-physician ENT office. Dr. Hinson specializes in adult and pediatric hearing exams, hearing aids, diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders, and auditory electrophysiology.
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What are the signs of hearing loss — and when should you get tested?
Hearing is something we take for granted, until it becomes harder to catch what someone...
What is Audiometry?
Anytime someone experiences hearing loss, they become familiar with audiometry. What is audiometry? It is...
Making Sense of Your Audiogram Results
If you’ve just had a hearing test and received an audiogram, you might be wondering...
What’s Stopping You From Booking a Hearing Test?
Getting help for hearing loss should be simple. But for a lot of people, it’s...
Smarter Hearing: How AI Is Transforming Hearing Aids
Hearing aids have come a long way. Early models simply made everything louder — whether...
The difference between an audiologist, hearing aid specialist, and ENT doctor
When you experience hearing loss, especially if it’s sudden or rapid, you want to know...
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) happens when the inner ear or the auditory nerve is damaged....
Elehear Beyond Hearing Aid Review
The 3 key takeaways Elehear Beyond is an affordable option — At a price point...
Report: Hearing Health Awareness Needed Across Generations
According to the National Institute of Health, roughly 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from...
Captioned phones: What are they and how do they work?
The 3 key takeaways Captioned phones help those with hearing loss enjoy normal conversations —...
How FM systems help people with hearing loss
The 3 key takeaways “FM” stands for “frequency modulation” — The systems use radio frequencies...
Why are my ears ringing after a workout?
The 3 key takeaways Improper workout techniques can result in tinnitus or hearing issues —...
Here’s how stress and anxiety can affect your hearing
Our tenured team of healthcare leaders has extensive experience in hearing aids and how hearing...
Ear numbness: What causes it and how to treat it
The 3 key takeaways Many factors can cause ear numbness — Something as simple as...
Does alcohol affect hearing?
The 3 key takeaways Alcohol affects every organ in the body — The liver can...
How to safely remove water stuck in your ear
The 3 key takeaways Water usually drains on its own — While it’s an unnerving...
Cookie bite hearing loss: causes, symptoms, and treatment
The 3 key takeaways Cookie bite describes mid-frequency hearing loss — This type of sensorineural...
The 12 best hearing aids of 2025
The 3 key takeaways The best hearing aids are always going to fit your personal...
The best rechargeable hearing aids of 2025
For those who have a hard time using their hands, changing small disposable batteries...
Here’s how hearing aids with earmolds work
Earmolds provide hearing aid users with a custom fit designed specifically for their ears,...
What to know about buying used hearing aids
The 3 key takeaways Behind-the-ear models are the only used options — Buying a used...
The best hearing aids for severe hearing loss, according to audiologists
Severe hearing loss profoundly impacts the quality of everyday life. Conversations in the coffee shop...
6 reasons why your ear feels clogged
The 3 key takeaways Clogged ears are common and usually unserious — There are plenty...
Are hearing aids covered by insurance or Medicare?
The key takeaways Private insurance plans don’t usually cover hearing aids — Some plans may...
The 10 Best Bluetooth Hearing Aids of 2025
Many people are hesitant to use hearing aids, some due to affordability, others due to...
The 7 best affordable hearing aids of 2025, according to experts
An estimated one in eight people in the US suffers from hearing loss in one...
Home modifications for hearing loss
3 key takeaways There are plenty of ways to make a house feel like home...
Is hearing loss from a virus permanent?
The 3 key takeaways Hearing loss by a virus is either congenital or acquired —...
Is there a hearing loss cure?
The 3 key takeaways Currently, there are no cures for hearing loss — Hearing loss...
Can I have tinnitus without hearing loss?
The 3 key takeaways Tinnitus can be a sign of hearing loss, but not always...
How much are hearing aids? Answered by audiologists
The 3 key takeaways The price of a hearing aid varies greatly — Prescription devices...
How hearing works: A simple guide to ear anatomy
Hearing is a complex sense that many take for granted. It is, after all, an...
Balance disorders and other symptoms of hearing loss
The 3 key takeaways Balance disorders can be temporary or chronic — Everyone feels lightheaded...
Overview of hearing loss and balance disorders
The 3 key takeaways Your sense of balance is directly tied to your ears —...
How the Different Types of Hearing Loss Show Up on an Audiogram
Hearing loss can vary person to person. In some cases, it’s present from birth. In...
Types of hearing tests
The 3 key takeaways There are different types of hearing tests — Audiologists use different...