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Dr. Jessica Hinson

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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Here’s how stress and anxiety can affect your hearing

Our tenured team of healthcare leaders has extensive experience in how hearing works, especially when...

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 2024

The 3 key takeaways The best hearing aids are always going to fit your personal...

The best rechargeable hearing aids of 2024

  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 2024

Many people are hesitant to use hearing aids, some due to affordability, others due to...

The 6 best affordable hearing aids of 2024, 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?

The 3 key takeaways The price of a single hearing aid varies greatly  — Prescription...

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  —...

What is tinnitus?

The 3 key takeaways Tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease— It can’t harm you,...

Types of hearing tests

The 3 key takeaways There are different types of hearing tests — Audiologists use different...