The Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is extremely common; in fact, there are 48 million people in Oregon and throughout the country suffering from it right now. What’s even more surprising than this large number is the amount of these individuals that are not seeking help. For most individuals with hearing loss, the use of a hearing aid can…
Understanding Hearing Aid Batteries
AAA or 675? Understanding Hearing Aid Batteries The batteries used by your hearing aids are much different than the ones you are used to putting in your smoke detectors and remote controls. Understanding what makes these batteries different is essential for proper hearing aid care. Below are some common questions many Portlanders ask their audiologist…
Hearing Aid Fitting
Fitting Involves Programming Your Hearing Aids What a long road it has been. After years of your family telling (and then begging) you to get your hearing checked, you finally made an appointment. You showed up, had your hearing tested and your Portland audiologist confirmed what you already knew – you have hearing loss. There…
Wireless Technology
New Hearing Aid Wireless Technology Sometimes I still cannot wrap my mind around my smartphone. With a tap of the screen I can have food delivered, order some shoes or even have a car pick me up. Who knew when cellphones first came out (and they were the size of a brick) that they would…
Should You Upgrade Your Hearing Aid?
Hanging onto old things is just our nature; you never know when you might need a piece of string! You don’t want to be the chump who has to buy a whole new spool. But, what if I told you that brand new string is better and stronger than that old piece you have been…
Ready for Movie Season? Get in the Loop
Thieves broke into the local movie theater and stole $240. They took a bag of popcorn and a large drink. I kid. Who doesn’t love going to the movie theater on a dreary Portland day? While most of us would be excited for the opportunity to waste away an afternoon, if you are one of…
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…
ReSound LiNX
ReSound LiNX is the first hearing aid designed specifically for smartphone compatibility. These devices were debuted in 2014 at a worldwide technology conference and made instant waves in the industry as well as in Portland. Hearing aids have come a long way since the advent of digital technology, and ReSound LiNX are a great example…
Today’s Hearing Aids: Focus on Features
You know today’s hearing aids are digital—but what does that really mean? At PDX ENT, we talk to a lot of patients about hearing aids in Portland. Most people understand that recent hearing aid innovations have resulted in improved sound transmission; however, many don’t have a firm grasp on what digital technology really means when…
How Today’s Technologies Are Improving Hearing Aids
Hearing aids of the past caused many problems for patients in Portland with hearing loss. Analog technology led to many limitations in performance and amplification, leaving those with hearing loss struggling to hear in many situations. Today’s technologies offer solutions to many of these struggles using simple settings and fast-working features that are built in…
