October is National Audiology Awareness and National Protect Your Hearing Month We all know how important our hearing is to our everyday lives, but many people are not fully aware of the many ways in which their hearing can be affected. Hearing loss can be caused by trauma, excess noise, disease, certain medications or injuries. Once your hearing is damaged it usually cannot be restored, so protecting your hearing is very important. Approximately 15 percent of people in the U

About 20 percent of Americans report some degree of hearing loss. It has been shown that by the age of 65, 1 in 3 people will develop hearing loss. Hearing loss can be associated with isolation, depression, and dementia and can affect both adults and children. Appropriate diagnosis for both adults and children is important to prevent these issues. At ENT Specialists, our highly trained and education audiologists treat both adult and pediatric hearing loss, customizing treatme

Audiology is the branch of science and medicine that studies sense of hearing, balance and related disorders. Audiologists are the health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with hearing loss and balance disorders. Audiologists can be found working in many different settings, such as ENT offices, schools, and hospitals. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States, after heart disease and diabetes. There are approximately

At ENT Specialists we know that ear, nose and throat conditions in children can have a lasting effect. When our young patients come into our office, we offer them a peaceful and calm place where they can feel comfortable. Because children are not always able to explain what is bothering them, our pediatric otolaryngologists are patient and caring to find out which condition they need to treat. There is a large range of pediatric ENT conditions we diagnose and treat, including

Many people are surprised to find out that 1 in 3 people will develop hearing loss by age 65. Hearing loss occurs in every age group, and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss is essential for your social and emotional happiness. Our hearing allows us to communicate with others, socialize, and relax during a conversation without having to strain our ears to hear what people are saying. When our hearing declines, depression may occur. You may feel the effects of

By the age of 65, 1 in 3 people will develop hearing loss of some kind. When left untreated, hearing loss is often associated with feelings of depression and social isolation. There are ways to prevent hearing loss, or to help once hearing loss has occurred. One of the most common causes of hearing loss is repeatedly being exposed to loud noises, such as when using a lawn mower or snow blower, or attending a concert. It is important to protect your ears always. We consistentl