The Big Hearing Aid Misconception
There are 48 million individuals in Portland and throughout the United States who suffer from hearing loss. Of those, 80 percent don’t use a hearing aid. While we are not sure why so many people would simply turn their back on a proven hearing loss treatment, we suspect that many simply do not want to…
Concussions and Hearing Loss
Contact sports, car crashes and falls have one thing in common – they are the leading cause of concussions in Portland, Oregon. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration to the head. Symptoms involve headaches, dizziness, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, fatigue and vomiting. One side…
Exercise Can Help Your Hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States, following only arthritis and high-blood pressure. Though manageable through the use of hearing aids, once a sensorineural hearing loss has occurred, it cannot be cured. Hearing loss has been linked to other serious health conditions, including depression, anxiety and cognitive…
Addressing Military-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect individuals of all demographics, but there are certain risk factors that may increase your chance of developing a noise-related impairment. One notable factor is occupation. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels. For combat soldiers, this phenomenon is…
Exposure to Socially Important Sounds Can Improve Your Hearing
Years of research have shown the significance that social interaction can have on our psychological and physical well-being. Without it, people are at an increased risk of depression, reduced immunity and increased risk of mortality. Social interaction also has another surprising effect: improved auditory function. Researchers at Georgia State University recently conducted a study to…
New to Hearing Loss? Here’s What You Need to Know
What Causes Hearing Loss? Most often, hearing loss is caused by regular exposure to unsafe noise levels. Over time, damage to our inner ear cells inhibits our ability to hear certain frequencies. There are a number of other potential causes of loss as well. Genetics, ototoxic medications, injury to the head, autoimmune disease, ear infections…
The Hidden Hearing Loss Effect
Each day we all experience sound in the environment. Many of these sounds are low intensity, satisfying, and others are the mundane sounds of life, such as television, radio, household appliances, cars running, traffic, etc. Most of these sounds are at very safe levels and do not cause any danger to hearing. We also know however,…
PDX ENT Doctors
Have you visited PDX ENT’s doctors in Portland, OR? PDX ENT & Audiology Medical Group’s two Portland locations offer top-notch services conveniently close to home for patients throughout the Southwest and Northwest regions of the city. Patients are always the number-one priority at PDX ENT, so you can turn to this trusted clinic whether…
Hearing Loss in Portland
Are You One of the Nearly 100,000 People in Portland with Hearing Loss? Hearing loss is a common condition that affects about 15% of the population across the U.S. Unfortunately, public awareness about this issue is low, and only about 1 in 5 people affected by this condition seeks treatment. If you’re ready to…
Portland Hearing Specialists
Do You Need a Hearing Specialist in Portland, OR? Hearing loss develops gradually, and many people aren’t even aware of a problem until their hearing impairment has advanced beyond an easily treatable stage. This problem is easily avoidable simply by treating your ears with the same care and attention you give to your eyes,…
