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​​Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Building awareness of a little-known condition


​Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), also know as sudden deafness, is an unexplained rapid loss of hearing, which typically occurs in one ear.  The loss can happen instantly or over a period of several days.


SSNHL strikes only one person in 5,000 in the U.S. each year, although many cases go undiagnosed, primarily due to a lack of public awareness.  Nevertheless, if you believe you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of SSNHL, please know it is considered a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention by an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT) or a clinical audiologist--because early treatment can possibly save your hearing.

Second Opinions

Please call if you would like an objective second opinion regarding your hearing aid purchase.

 Donna F. Cody, Au.D., CCC-A 

Doctor Cody has been a clinical audiologist for more than 25 years.  She previously worked 16 years with the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, where Donna served as Director of the Hearing Aid Dispensary and Co-Director of the Department of Audiology.  She entered private practice in Corona del Mar in January of 2006.




LOCATION

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Our goal is to provide you with the best hearing health care possible based upon your individual needs.  We are genuinely concerned about you as a person---and through our professional skills, judgement and years of clinical experience, we will do our utmost to help you stay connected with those around you.

Appointments

Call 949-675-3833 to schedule your hearing or balance appointment.

Phone: 949-675-3833

​Welcome

Balance Services

  • Videonystagmography Balance Testing (VNG)

  • Epply Maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

  • Bithermal Caloric Testing

​The new Oticon Opn S with BrainHearing--it's rechargeable!


The Oticon Opn S and its BrainHearing technology processes the sound around you 50-times faster than previous hearing devices.


The Opn's faster processing separates speech from noise significantly better.  And it works in better harmony with your brain.  This means you'll be able to hear speech more clearly, even in challenging listening environments.


Plus, the Oticon Opn S connects directly to your iPhone, iPad, your television, and other Bluetooth devices.    Call today for your RISK-FREE demonstration.

Physicians

We are always ready to assist you in the diagnosis and treatment of your patients.


3545 East Coast Highway

Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Telephone:  949.675.3833

Fax:  949.723.4822

email:  coasthearingcenter@sbcglobal.net


CARE AND TREATMENT

Covid Virus Safety

Coast Hearing has remained open to assist patients during this challenging time.  We're taking many precautions to insure your safety.  We hope you're staying  both happy and healthy.  Please call should you need our help.

The content of this website is provided for informational purposes only, and not intended as a substitute for visiting a Medical Doctor (MD).  Should you have an immediate medical concern or problem, please contact your MD or an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician.​

Welcome to Coast Hearing ​and Balance Center


Founded in 1967, Coast Hearing and Balance has grown in size and reputation to become one of the most respected hearing health care providers in Orange County, with an ever-increasing list of satisfied patients, referring physicians and friends.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.


We are located on the same block in Corona del Mar as the See's Candy store.

iPhone-connected Hearing Aids

We offer the latest technology from leading manufacturers like Oticon, Widex, Phonak, Starkey, ReSound, and Siemens/Signia.

Phone: 949-675-3833

​In the Pursuit of Excellence in Hearing Health Care

Hearing Aids

  • Treatment of Mild to Profound Hearing Loss

  • Consultation and Fitting of Hearing Aids with Real Ear Measurements and Speech Mapping

  • Provide the most Technologically-Advanced Digital Hearing Aids from the World's Six Leading Device Manufacturers

  • Offer Direct iPhone and Internet-connected Hearing Aids, and Aids that are Rechargeable.

  • Extensive Experience in the Treatment and Management of Hearing Loss combined with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

  • Specializing in the Treatment of Single-Sided Deafness

  • Bluetooth Connectivity and Assistive Listening Devices

  • Hearing Aid Maintenance and Repair

  • Batteries and Filters

Custom Ear Molds

  • Swim and Surf Plugs for Children and Adults

  • Custom Molds for iPhones, Android Smartphones and Portable Musical Devices

  • Professional Musician Ear Plugs (Digital and Passive)

  • Digital and Passive Hearing Protection for police officers, hunters, motorcycle riders, concert goers

  • Specialty Molds for pilots, newscasters, race car drivers, etc.

Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations

  • Air Conduction/Bone Conduction Threshold Testing

  • Speech Reception Thresholds

  • Speech Discrimination Testing

Impedance Testing

  • Tympanometry

  • Acoustic Reflex Thresholds

  • Negative On-Off Testing to Rule Out
    Minimal Stapes Fixation

  • Acoustic Reflex Decay

Specialized Testing

  • Eustachian Tube Function Testing

  • Extended High-Frequency Audiometry

  • Speech-in-Noise Test (SIN)

  • Hearing-in-Noise Test (HINT)

  • Otoacoustic Emissions Test (OAE)

  • Digital Tinnitus Assessment to Determine Frequency, Pitch, and Loudness

  • Perilymphatic Fistula Test (PFT)