
Melissa Kristelle Fling AU.D.
Audiologist
7850 Vance Drive 225 Arvada Co, 80003About
Dr. Melissa Fling is an audiologist practicing in Arvada and Westminster, CO. Dr. Fling evaluates, diagnoses and treats hearing loss, balance disorders and tinnitus. Audiologists can care for patients of all ages and treat almost all types of hearing loss. As an audiologist, Dr. Fling 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.
Education and Training
Central Michigan University AuD 2015
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Melissa Kristelle Fling AU.D.'s Expert Contributions
What is the treatment for a balance problem?
Have you had a vestibular or balance evaluation with am audiologist? Typically, further specialty testing is done (i.e., videonystagmography, aka VNG, Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential, aka VEMP, etc.) to determine if there is a deficit or malfunction within one of the 5 vestibular organs that may be causing or contributing to symptoms of dizziness or imbalance. That would be the next step. Typically, your ENT physician will recommend further testing if he/she suspects your symptoms are due to vestibular malfunction. Depending on the results of that testing, a variety of treatment options may be recommended; however, the most common recommendation would be Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (i.e., VRT) with a physical therapist that specializes in the vestibular system. I hope that's helpful. Melissa Fling, Au.D. READ MORE
My son who is 5 years old is having a ringing sensation in his ears. Is it treatable?
It may be treatable; however, it may not be curable. The medical term for ringing or other sounds in the ears is "tinnitus". There are many causes for tinnitus. The number one cause is noise exposure, which can cause temporary or permanent damage to the hearing organ. If the damage is temporary, the tinnitus may be temporary as well; however, with repeated noise exposure, permanent damage can be done to the hearing organ, which causes tinnitus as a symptom. This tinnitus is generated in the brain due to hyperactivity. Currently, there is no known cure for this neuro-generated tinnitus; however, depending on whether or not there is hearing loss present, hearing aids would be a potential treatment option. In addition, temporary damage to the hearing organ may be treated by an ear, nose, and throat physician with a prescription anti-inflammatory medication such as a steroid. If the tinnitus is due to inflammation of the hearing organ due to noise exposure or something else, then the steroid can reduce inflammation and potentially reduce or get rid of the tinnitus. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Audiologist Advantage ENT and Audiology 2016 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
Melissa Kristelle Fling AU.D.'s Practice location
Advantage ENT and Audiology
7850 Vance Drive 225 -Arvada, Co 80003Get Direction
Practice At 1146 Francis St
1146 Francis St -Longmont, CO 80501Get Direction
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