Patient Resources
Allergic Sinusitis: Do You Recognize These Symptoms?
Allergy season in Illinois is no joke, and this is why many of our patients have frustrating sinus problems in springtime. Sinus linings inflame, sinus drainage, and ventilation don’t happen the way they should, and infections can be frequent. About 29% of Americans...
How Common is Hearing Loss?
By the time people reach 65, one in three people in that age bracket will have a hearing loss — mild, moderate, or severe — in one or both ears. In the World Health Organization’s recent post “Deafness and hearing loss,” it reports that today, 432 million adults and...
Hearing Care Promotion Can Help Save Tax Dollars
According to World Health Organization statistics, unaddressed hearing loss is a major public health expense, costing governments worldwide $980 billion annually. Because hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be prevented or quickly addressed when identified...
When Your Hearing Aids Need to Be as Active as You Are
Regardless of age, getting help for hearing loss is essential to maintaining your physical and mental health. Hearing aids provide the best solution to the cognitive decline, social isolation, and strained relationships associated with hearing loss. Just because you...
Why Are My Hearing Aids So Uncomfortable?
Like a new pair of shoes, new hearing aids that fit well need some getting used to, but poorly-fitted devices will continue to be uncomfortable. We want Northern Illinois residents to enjoy the best possible benefits from their hearing aids, so we provide the...
What’s The Difference Between an Audiologist and an ENT Doctor?
When it comes to hearing loss problems, an audiologist and an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physician are your best sources for help. It is important to understand, though, just what each medical professional is trained and equipped to do. An audiologist, for example,...
Is Your New iPhone 12 Getting in the Way of Sound Clarity?
Back when Apple introduced an accessibility feature that enabled hearing aid users to pair their hearing aids to their apple devices using Bluetooth, it was a game-changer for those who had difficulty hearing. Not only were the days of difficulty hearing phone...
What You Need to Know About Stealth Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis affects more than 30 million Americans every year. In most cases, people suffering from the condition respond well to standard treatment. However, there are cases where patients continue experiencing chronic pain even after going through treatment. In cases...
What You Can Expect as Your Loved One Regains Control of Their Hearing
A richer, more rewarding, and independent lifestyle is awaiting those who use hearing aids to treat hearing loss. However, as your loved one begins using hearing aids, you should expect a gradual change, which can be quite challenging in the first weeks and months....
The Unexpected Signs of Hearing Loss
Your brain makes adjustments to overcome the lack of some sounds as your capacity to hear begins to deteriorate. Because this process takes place over an extended period, you are unaware that you are experiencing hearing loss until you start to struggle with it....