Physician Resources
A Personal Message from Dr. Nancy Duncan, Founder of Duncan Hearing Healthcare
If you have a patient that is experiencing hearing challenges, tinnitus concerns or balance issues, then this page shares the resources and tools that you need to assist them.
However, if you cannot find what you need or if you need any further help, then please know that our team are always here for you at (508) 674-3334
Thank you for all you do.
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If you have a patient that requires further help, then you can refer them below. We’ll help them to explore their insurance benefits and comprehensively test their hearing before sharing our reccomendations with them.
Articles: Is Tinnitus A Side Effect Of Covid-19?
Since the pandemic struck back in 2020, you may have noticed an increase in people coming to your clinic with tinnitus-related issues, such as ringing and buzzing in the ears. We certainly have. So, is it a side-effect of COVID-19?
Tinnitus Triage Guidelines
Tinnitus & ALL Of The Following
- Symptoms suggest neural origin of Tinnitus (i.e. does not pulse with heartbeat)
- No ear pain, drainage, or malodor
- No vestibular symptoms (i.e. no dizziness/vertigo)
- No unexplained sudden hearing loss or facial palsy
Tinnitus & ANY Of The Following
- Symptoms suggest somatic origin of tinnitus (i.e. tinnitus that pulses with heartbeat)
- Ear pain, drainage, or malodor
- Vestibular symptoms (i.e. dizziness/vertigo)
Tinnitus & ANY Of The Following
- Physical trauma
- Facial palsy
- Sudden unexplained hearing loss (needs to be seen ASAP for consideration of steroid treatment)
Tinnitus & ANY Of The Following
- Suicidal ideation
- Obvious mental health problems
Contact Duncan Hearing Healthcare at 508-674-3334
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If you would like help with a specific patient or would like us to run a workshop to help you and your staff better understand how we can support patients with tinnitus challenges, sudden hearing loss concerns or any form of hearing help, then we’re here to help. We can schedule a Zoom call at a convenient time around your busy schedule.
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Our Experts Answer The Most Common Questions
How to Help Your Patients with Tinnitus Challenges
One of the most frustrating things for any healthcare professional is knowing your patient is suffering and not being able to do anything to “fix” their problem. It’s in your nature to want to help improve their situation. One symptom that falls into this category is...