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Donna M. Leach, AU.D.
Audiologist
Dr. Donna Leach is an audiologist practicing in Duluth, GA, with 40+ years of experience. Before joining the ENT practice of Robert A Gadlage, she owned her own private practice from 1991-2016. Dr. Leach evaluates, diagnoses and treats hearing loss, balance issues and tinnitus. Audiologists can care for patients of all ages and treat almost all types of hearing loss. As an audiologist, Dr. Leach takes part in services like prescribing and fitting hearing aids, recommending assisted listening devices and providing hearing rehabilitation. Audiologists can work in a number of settings such as hospitals, schools, clinics, private practices as well as government, military and VA hospitals.
Donna M. Leach, AU.D.
- Duluth, GA
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Can swimming cause hearing loss?
Yes and it can cause swimmer's ear, a very painful infection in the ear canal.
Eardrum?
Could be. You should have your primary physician take a look
My hearing loss is being attributed to my mental illness?
You should seek another opinion.
Is hearing damage permanent?
That depends on the type of hearing loss and the cause. You need a proper evaluation from a Doctor of Audiology to answer your question
I am feeling uneven pressure in my ears, and it has been going like this for the past 2 months?
It reads as if you are being treated. Most perforations will heal themselves if it is small. If not, you may require a surgery to patch the perforation. Never put anything into READ MORE
It reads as if you are being treated. Most perforations will heal themselves if it is small. If not, you may require a surgery to patch the perforation. Never put anything into your ear canal without being advised to do so.
Recovery for a stapedectomy surgery?
That question should be answered by your surgeon
What is the best way to treat hearing loss due to age?
Has he been evaluated? It could be something as simple as impacted ear wax. If he indeed has hearing loss, get him hearing aids as soon as possible. It is important to provide READ MORE
Has he been evaluated? It could be something as simple as impacted ear wax. If he indeed has hearing loss, get him hearing aids as soon as possible. It is important to provide stimulation to the hearing area of the brain.
Can hearing loss be a hereditary thing?
Yes, hearing loss can be hereditary. Your mother should be evaluated to determine if she has loss and how best to treat it. If hearing aids are recommended, do so as soon as READ MORE
Yes, hearing loss can be hereditary. Your mother should be evaluated to determine if she has loss and how best to treat it. If hearing aids are recommended, do so as soon as possible. The auditory center of the brain needs to maintain stimulation to help aid in the prevention of cognitive decline
Can my father hear again?
If he indeed cannot benefit from a hearing aid, you should consider taking him for a cochlear implant evaluation. Don't leave him in silence if something can be done to help him READ MORE
If he indeed cannot benefit from a hearing aid, you should consider taking him for a cochlear implant evaluation. Don't leave him in silence if something can be done to help him
Is anaesthesia administered to babies during a CT scan?
That question should be answered by his physician
What is the treatment for a balance problem?
That depends on the cause of your imbalance. Physical therapy may help
Hard bump behind ear, no pain, is getting bigger?
Have you seen your Primary doctor regarding this issue?
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ear can be caused by many different conditions. Have you been evaluated?
Are drastic hearing changes normal in your 60s?
No, it could be occluding ear wax. Have you been seen by your primary physician? "Drastic" changes should not be ignored
Does Tinnitus cause blood pressure to rise?
The rise in blood pressure could most certainly cause ringing in the ears.
Are remote hearing exams actually effective?
Actually many are but many are not. I would highly recommend a hearing evaluation by a Doctor of Audiology in person
Are there any known cases of COVID affecting hearing?
There have been reported cases of hearing loss and ringing in the ears after Covid and after getting a vaccine
How are audiology and speech pathology linked?
They shouldn't be. Very different processes. Colleges used to group the degrees together but that has changed
Does ear pain always mean infection?
No. It could be ear wax. It can be a blocked eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, which consists of the upper throat READ MORE
No. It could be ear wax. It can be a blocked eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, which consists of the upper throat and the back of the nasal cavity. It controls the pressure within the middle ear, making it equal with the air pressure outside the body.
Why do I hear ear ringing only in the morning?
You may have it all day but notice it most in the morning when it is quiet. It is called tinnitus.
