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FESS/Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
If you’re suffering from chronic sinusitis and have exhausted all medical treatment options, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure known as functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). This involves using an endoscope – a tube with a tiny camera attached – to guide a surgeon in removing extraneous tissue to open up the nasal passages.…
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Balance & Vestibular Testing
With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it’s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient’s suffering. Types of Diagnostic Balance…
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Hearing Aid Pricing (with financing options)
Once you’ve seen an audiologist and been tested for hearing loss, your doctor may decide you could benefit from hearing aids. There are a wide variety of hearing aid manufacturers, types of hearing aids and price tags, which may make the process of choosing a hearing aid seem daunting. Making the Right Choice A patient…
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Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aids aren’t just available in a wide range of sizes and styles; they can also accommodate a variety of accessories. Deciding which, if any, will benefit you can be tricky. You may want to speak with your audiologist to learn more about any particular product. Hearing Aid Accessories Some of the more popular hearing…
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Hearing Aid Styles
Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you’re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you’ll be pleased to learn today’s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding one that appeals…
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Hearing Loss & Dementia
Cognitive decline refers to a decrease in one or more cognitive abilities, including memory, awareness, judgment and mental acuity. Researchers have conducted several studies in an attempt to determine whether there is a statistically significant correlation between hearing loss and an increased risk of cognitive decline. Understanding the Possible Correlation A 2013 Health ABC study…
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Single Sided Deafness
Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000…
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Communication Strategies
Communicating with a person who has hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing impaired individual.
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Hearing Health Guidebook
Click below to download an ebook of our Hearing Health Guidebook.
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Shape Your Child’s Ears with EarWell®
Ear deformities are present in 15-25% of all newborns, with most of them staying the same or worsening over time if left untreated. Traditionally, otoplasty has been the only option for alleviating ear deformities, but the EarWell infant ear correction system offers a nonsurgical alternative. EarWell is a flexible covering that contains components for reshaping…