Angela Rae Sieh ceretto MA, CCC-A

Audiologist

6809 S. Minnesota Ave. Suite 101 Sioux Falls South Dakota, 57108 Show map

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Angela Sieh Ceretto is an audiologist practicing in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Angela Sieh Ceretto 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, Angela Sieh Ceretto 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

University of South Dakota MA 2001

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Female English

Angela Rae Sieh ceretto MA, CCC-A

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Loss of hearing after car accident. How will it be treated?
You will need to have a comprehensive hearing test to determine your current hearing status. Unfortunately, if you have not had a hearing test within the past two years with which to compare, there is not way to definitively determine that the car accident CAUSED the hearing loss. Unless there is observable physical damage to the peripheral auditory system or a head injury in the temporal area. If a hearing loss is diagnosed and it is sensorineural in nature, you will be likely treated with hearing aids. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
My mother is falling down often. Could it be a balance issues?
Is she reporting dizziness or a spinning sensation and if so is she nauseous or unable to function? Those symptoms would indicate true vertigo. If that is not the case, falls can be caused by other factors, including hearing loss, neuropathy in the feet and cardiovascular problems. Frequent falls require a medical evaluation and a hearing test. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Is it okay if my mother just sleeps with her hearing aid?
It is fine as long as the battery gets charged or changed so the aid is in fact functioning and not serving as an ear plug. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
I work with headphones for a long time. Can it affect my hearing?
Keep the volume down to avoid hearing damage. Any sound 85 dB or higher can damage hearing with prolonged exposure. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
I had an ear drum repair surgery four months back and now its again infected. What should I do?
Contact your ENT physician for evaluation and treatment. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
When is a hearing aid recommended for patient?
As soon as a hearing loss is identified. Even a mild hearing loss has detrimental impacts on the brain. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
How to treat it
Using the ear phones is fine as long as you keep the decibel level down. Anything over 85 dB for 4 hours or more can lead to hearing loss. Turn the volume down, and use ear phones with external sound reduction, so you don't feel compelled to turn the volume up. Have your hearing tested by an audiologist so you have a baseline test and then monitor your hearing with a hearing test every 2 years. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Aspirin tinnitus
Aspirin is ototoxic (toxic to the ear) in large quantities. Fortunately it it transient and you should recover spontaneously. I hope that you find yourself in a better space and you are receiving support and help for the emotional pain that led you to this situation. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Can vertigo lead to other problems?
Vertigo with hearing loss should be immediately evaluated by an Ear, Nose & Throat physician. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Can an ear infection cause hearing damage?
Yes it can. I encourage you to have a comprehensive evaluation by an audiologist. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
How long is recovery from hearing loss after a cold?
It can very, but it should resolve within 2 - 3weeks. If she continues to struggle, she should have a comprehensive evaluation by an audiologist. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Why do I have a drumming sound in my ears?
You may be experiencing some eustachian tube disfunction. This is when the trap door that opens into the middle ear space to equalize the pressure is not opening properly. This could be due to allergies or an oncoming cold. You could also be experiencing some pulsatile tinnitus, where you are hearing blood pumping in a vessel close to the ear, possibly due to some restriction in the vessel. Consult with your physician. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Can lack of hearing cause speech delay?
Yes it will. Immediate intervention is imperative. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Is hearing loss hereditary?
Yes hear loss can have a hereditary component. You may be more susceptible to hearing loss, but environmental noise exposure often plays a greater role in hearing loss that occurs later in life. Knowing that your father has developed hearing loss, you would be wise to be proactive in protecting your own hearing whenever you will be exposed to noise. Low cost, easy to use hearing protection is readily available at most drug stores and big box stores. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Can using earbuds make me deaf?
Exposure to loud sounds (85 dB or greater) over extended periods of time, can lead to hearing loss. You would be wise to keep the volume down or limit your exposure to loud sounds coming through your ear buds. Some ear buds are designed to limit excessive volume to protect the wear's hearing. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Can hearing loss from infection affect speech?
An acute ear infection with temporary hearing loss does not usually impact speech development. However, chronic ear infections in babies can impact speech development due to the conductive hearing loss that often comes with them. Fortunately, the risk can be mitigated by immediate treatment of the infections and the placement of PE tubes. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
What can trigger noise-induced hearing loss?
Your are wise to protect your hearing now. Any noise/sound 85 decibels (dB) or greater can lead to hearing damage. For example the sound of an average gas powered lawn mower is around 85 dB. At 85 dB your exposure to that sound should not exceed 4 hours. The louder the sound, the less time it takes to cause damage. If you enjoy attending concerts, use of hearing protection would be advised. It is not necessary to completely block out the sound, but you do want to reduce the sound. A great option for a frequent concert goer, would be custom fit ear plugs with a sound filter that will reduce the sound without interfering so much with the overall experience. These filters are often changeable for different levels of sound reduction to use in different sound environments. Contact a local audiologist to get impressions of your ears and discuss the options. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
I have a buzz sound in my ear. What could it be?
This is most likely tinnitus. Tinnitus is usually the result of a high frequency hearing loss, but it can be present in the absence of hearing loss. I would recommend your first step be to schedule a comprehensive hearing test with an audiologist in your area. There is not cure for tinnitus, but there are very effective treatments to compensate for it and lessen the impact on your daily life. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE
Is there any cure for deafness?
There is currently no cure for congenital deafness. However, advancements in cochlear implants have made access to auditory information possible for many children. I encourage you to speak to an audiologist. READ MORE
Can hearing loss in one ear be fixed?
"Fixing" a unilateral hearing loss would depend on the type of hearing loss that is present in the impaired ear. There are medical/surgical interventions for many conductive hearing losses. Sensorineural hearing loss can be treated with amplification depending on the degree of hearing loss, a CROS system, in which a sound transmitter is worn on the deaf ear and sound is routed to a receiver worn in the hearing ear, or possibly a cochlear implant. Consult an audiologist for a complete hearing test and to review all your options. If the single sided hearing loss is of sudden onset, please seek medical attention, as this would be considered a medical emergency. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481 READ MORE

Professional Memberships

American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
American Academy of Audiology