Understanding Nonmalignant Temporal Bone Tumors and Hearing Health
Hearing the word “tumor” from a doctor can be pretty scary, and it’s normal to feel stressed at the mention of it. But taking a little time to learn about nonmalignant temporal bone tumors and how they’re treated can help calm your worries. The Temporal Bone Explained Located at the skull’s base, the temporal bone…
Muffled Hearing After Noise Exposure: What To Know
After spending a noisy evening out at The Old Post, enjoying a lively concert or a booming movie, it’s not uncommon to find oneself grappling with somewhat dulled hearing and a persistent ringing in the ears. This experience, known as a temporary threshold shift, signifies a short-term alteration in our hearing threshold, a condition that…
What Hearing Protection Is Available and How Do You Use It?
It is estimated that approximately 18% of adults aged 20–69 have speech frequency hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud noises at work. And once your hearing is damaged, you can’t get it back. Hence, it’s important to know and understand what hearing protection may be available to you and use it appropriately to…
What Is the Impact of Concussions on Sound Processing?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. In 2020, approximately 6.8% of children aged 17 and younger experienced symptoms from a concussion or other traumatic brain injury. While many people have experienced a bump or jolt to the head from an errant soccer ball at Caras Park or…
Can Eating Healthy Reduce Your Hearing Loss Risk?
A recent study has shown how well you eat can impact slowing age-related hearing loss. The study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital concluded that women with healthier diets had less hearing loss than those with a less healthy diet. Stock up on fresh produce at Missoula Farmer’s Market to promote your long-term hearing health. Impact of a…
When Should You Get New Hearing Aids?
If you use hearing aids, it’s important to know when it’s time to upgrade to a new pair. Let’s take a look at a few scenarios that may call for new hearing aids. You’ve Had Your Hearing Aids for More Than Five Years Most devices have shelf lives including hearing aids. Proper care and maintenance…
How Hearing Aids Help With Speech Recognition
Hearing loss makes it harder to recognize speech, negatively affecting your communication ability. If you’re having trouble following along during work meetings or conversing with friends when out to eat at The Old Post, read more to learn how hearing aids can help! How Hearing Loss Affects Speech Recognition One of the earliest signs of…
Seven Great Reasons To Wear Hearing Aids
There are numerous benefits to wearing hearing aids, so many, in fact, that we couldn’t possibly list them all in a single article! Instead, let’s take a look at seven of the best reasons to wear your hearing aids. Why You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss With Hearing Aids Improve your confidence. When you can…
How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Daily Life
Currently, there are millions of Americans who haven’t sought treatment for their hearing loss. If you are one of them, let’s look at several ways that using hearing aids can improve your daily life. Four Big Benefits of Using Hearing Aids Feel more at ease in social situations. Hearing loss makes it harder to communicate…
Consider the Benefits of Hearing Aids this Audiology Awareness Month
It’s finally Audiology Awareness Month! This means there’s no better time to care for your hearing health. If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss but are still unsure about making the investment in hearing aids, consider the many benefits they have to offer, which we review below. Better Communication This may be the most obvious…