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Why are Costco Hearing Aids so Cheap?

Costco is known for offering hearing aids at surprisingly low prices—but why are they so much cheaper than those from private audiology clinics? In this episode of the Dr. Cliff AuD Vlog, I dive deep into the price disparity between Costco and independent hearing care providers.

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How Much Moisture is in Your Hearing Aids? | Redux Dehydration
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July 21, 2020

How Much Moisture is in Your Hearing Aids? | Redux Dehydration

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions talks about the importance of keeping your hearing aids as dry as possible by taking your hearing aids to a hearing care professional who uses the Redux Professional Hearing Aid Dehydration System to dehydrate and measure the amount of moisture removed from your hearing aids.

Controversial Video | DrCliffAuD VLOG 029
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July 19, 2020

Controversial Video | DrCliffAuD VLOG 029

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, explains why controversial videos are good and justifies why he makes videos that could be interpreted in a negative way.

Why Hearing Aid Trial Periods SUCK!
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July 15, 2020

Why Hearing Aid Trial Periods SUCK!

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses 4 reasons why he Hates Hearing Aid Trial Periods, and how they should be performed instead!

Whose Team Am I On? Manufacturer's or Yours | DrCliffAuD VLOG 028
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July 13, 2020

Whose Team Am I On? Manufacturer's or Yours | DrCliffAuD VLOG 028

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, talks about what team he is on. Is he working for Hearing Aid Manufacturers or is he working for You?

How Hearing Aids Reduce Background Noise | Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
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July 10, 2020

How Hearing Aids Reduce Background Noise | Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the factors that will improve speech understanding in Background noise and how Hearing Aids use Digital Noise Reduction to help.

BEST Way to SAVE Hearing Aids From Water Damage? | REDUX Hearing Aid Dehydration Review
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July 7, 2020

BEST Way to SAVE Hearing Aids From Water Damage? | REDUX Hearing Aid Dehydration Review

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the REDUX Hearing Aid Dehydration system to see if it is the best way to get water out of hearing aids.

Calling 911 | DrCliffAuD VLOG 027
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July 5, 2020

Calling 911 | DrCliffAuD VLOG 027

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, and Nurse Ashley talk about calling 911 due to a patient falling in the clinic.

Starkey Livio Edge Ai Hearing Aid Review
Hearing Aids
Product Review
Starkey
June 30, 2020

Starkey Livio Edge Ai Hearing Aid Review

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the New Livio Edge Ai Hearing Aid. The Livio Edge Ai uses Edge Artificial Intelligence to help you hear better in background noise and incorporates a variety of cool features to help you do more than just "Hear Better".

Blowing Stuff Up! | DrCliffAuD VLOG 026
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June 28, 2020

Blowing Stuff Up! | DrCliffAuD VLOG 026

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the importance of using Hearing Protection when Blowing Up Fireworks during your 4th of July Independence Day celebrations! It's easier to protect your hearing than it is to treat your hearing loss with hearing aids.

Apple AirPods Pro Hearing Aids?
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June 26, 2020

Apple AirPods Pro Hearing Aids?

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the news that iOS 14 will allow the Apple AirPods Pro the ability to amplify sound like hearing aids. Stay tuned for a full detailed review of the Apple AirPods Pro as Hearing Aids.

What's Inside Your Ears? | Clogged Ears & Ear Problems
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June 22, 2020

What's Inside Your Ears? | Clogged Ears & Ear Problems

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, shows you what things you can find inside of your ear canal leading to clogged ears. Beware! Some of these things clogging your ear canals are not for the squeamish!

Corona Virus Round 2 | VLOG 025
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June 21, 2020

Corona Virus Round 2 | VLOG 025

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, gives an update on the spike of positive Corona Virus cases in Arizona and a possible solution to help provide remote teleaudiology care in the future.

The Search for the BEST Hearing Aids is FINALLY Over!
Hearing Aids
June 19, 2020

The Search for the BEST Hearing Aids is FINALLY Over!

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses why you can finally stop looking for the Best Hearing Aids.

At Home Hearing Test | AudiogramDirect In-Situ Audiometry
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June 16, 2020

At Home Hearing Test | AudiogramDirect In-Situ Audiometry

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the use of in-situ audiometry through Phonak Marvel hearing aids using the AudiogramDirect feature remotely to allow your hearing care provider to give you an online hearing test through your hearing aids using your phone.

Dr. Cliff's Wife | DrCliffAuD VLOG 024 |
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June 14, 2020

Dr. Cliff's Wife | DrCliffAuD VLOG 024 |

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, interviews his wife and partner in crime, Ashley Olson, about her involvement in Applied Hearing Solutions and the Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network.

Why Your Hearing Aids Don't Work Right | Natus Hearing Instrument Test (HIT) Box
Hearing Aids
June 8, 2020

Why Your Hearing Aids Don't Work Right | Natus Hearing Instrument Test (HIT) Box

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the importance of Diagnostic Hearing Aid Testing to ensure your devices meet Manufacturer ANSI specifications.

Doctor Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network |DrCliffAuD VLOG 023
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June 7, 2020

Doctor Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network |DrCliffAuD VLOG 023

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the creation of the Dr. Cliff AuD Approved Provider Network and how the Network has been doing since it's launch in October of 2019.

Rechargeable Hearing Aids vs. Disposable Hearing Aid Batteries | Best Hearing Aid Batteries
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June 6, 2020

Rechargeable Hearing Aids vs. Disposable Hearing Aid Batteries | Best Hearing Aid Batteries

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona discusses the Pros and Cons of Rechargeable Hearing Aids and Non-Rechargeable Hearing aids.

Why I Still LOVE that Costco Sells Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids
Costco
June 2, 2020

Why I Still LOVE that Costco Sells Hearing Aids

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses a few reasons why he LOVES that Costco Sells Hearing Aids and a few reasons he doesn't.

Done with Audiology | DrCliffAuD VLOG 022
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May 31, 2020

Done with Audiology | DrCliffAuD VLOG 022

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the threat of disruption to the Hearing Aid Industry and the future of Audiology.

BAD Hearing Care Providers
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May 29, 2020

BAD Hearing Care Providers

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses a specific case where an Incompetent Hearing Care Provider risked the life of their patient by ignoring the symptoms of an Acoustic Neuroma or Vestibular Schwannoma.

What's Causing Your CLOGGED Ears? | Tympanometry & Otoscopy
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May 25, 2020

What's Causing Your CLOGGED Ears? | Tympanometry & Otoscopy

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how an Audiologist diagnoses what is causing your clogged ears using the Natus Madsen Zodiac Tympanometer and Otocam.

Offending YouTube Video Viewers | DrCliffAuD VLOG 021
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May 24, 2020

Offending YouTube Video Viewers | DrCliffAuD VLOG 021

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how some videos offend viewers.

Hearing Aid Warranties and Loss & Damage Insurance Coverage
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May 22, 2020

Hearing Aid Warranties and Loss & Damage Insurance Coverage

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the things you need to know about Hearing Aid Warranties and Loss & Damage Insurance that come with your hearing aid purchase.

Widex Moment Hearing Aid Review | ZeroDelay Signal Processing
Hearing Aids
Product Review
Widex
May 19, 2020

Widex Moment Hearing Aid Review | ZeroDelay Signal Processing

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the new Widex Moment Hearing Aid with ZeroDelay Signal processing and TruAcoustics.

Consulting with Dr. Cliff | DrCliffAuD VLOG 020
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May 17, 2020

Consulting with Dr. Cliff | DrCliffAuD VLOG 020

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses Consulting for Venture Capital Firms looking to invest in the Over The Counter Hearing Aid Market.

A New CURE For Tinnitus? | OTO-313
Tinnitus
May 16, 2020

A New CURE For Tinnitus? | OTO-313

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses a drug that is currently undergoing FDA clinical trials to see if it could be a CURE for Tinnitus.

How To Perform Real Ear Measurement (REM) | Using Natus Aurical PMM
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May 11, 2020

How To Perform Real Ear Measurement (REM) | Using Natus Aurical PMM

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how he performs Real Ear Measures to maximize patient performance with Hearing Aids.

Hearing Aid Reviews |  DrCliffAuD VLOG 019
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May 10, 2020

Hearing Aid Reviews | DrCliffAuD VLOG 019

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the process of performing Hearing Aid Reviews on his YouTube channel.

Hearing Assist ReCharge Plus Bluetooth Detailed Review | Walmart Hearing Aids
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May 8, 2020

Hearing Assist ReCharge Plus Bluetooth Detailed Review | Walmart Hearing Aids

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the Hearing Assist Hearing Aids that are sold at Walmart and Walmart.com.