Dr. Rachael Cook

Dr. Cook obtained her doctoral degree in Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and works at Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Cook is passionate about providing best practice hearing healthcare for patients with hearing loss and tinnitus.

Articles Reviewed

Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Detailed Review

FDA-approved Lenire device uses bimodal neuromodulation to treat tinnitus, showing over 85% improvement rate in clinical trials by stimulating both auditory and tongue pathways.

Why Your Hearing Aids Are Whistling: From Dr. Cliff

A comprehensive guide to understanding hearing aid feedback, exploring common causes of whistling sounds, solutions for different device styles, and practical tips to keep your aids working properly.

Background Noise and Hearing Aids

While hearing aids cannot eliminate the struggles that often come with it, there are a number of technologies that can significantly improve your ability to hear in these types of situations.

How Hearing Aids Work

As always, if you have questions regarding your specific hearing loss and which treatment options are most appropriate, please see your hearing care provider. If you have not established care with a provider, you may use the Find a Provider tool on HearingUp.com to ensure your new audiologist follows comprehensive Best Practices.

Hearing Aid Technology Levels — an Explanation

Hearing aids come in various styles, each of which are appropriate for different types and severities of hearing loss. In addition to selecting a device style, you and your provider must also select the technology level of the device.