Patient Resources
More than Better Hearing: Hearing Aids Could Help You Live Longer
In past blogs, we’ve provided evidence from scientific studies showing that your balance and cognitive health are connected to your hearing. Those studies alone should provide the encouragement you need to make regular hearing checks a common part of your preventative...
Why Are My Ears Plugged Up? 5 Ways to Relieve Plugged-Up Ears
The pressure and discomfort of plugged-up ears are pretty common. Most people are less worried about why their ears are plugged up and more concerned about how to find relief. However, knowing why your ears are plugged up can help you prevent it from happening and...
Do Hearing Aids Cure Tinnitus? | Learn More about Tinnitus Management
If you are enduring an incessant ringing, buzzing, clicking, or humming sound, typically associated with tinnitus, you’re already aware of how it disrupts your lifestyle and quality of life. It might be some consolation to know that you’re not alone. Chronic tinnitus...
Ménière’s Disease: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Condition
Have you or someone you know been struggling with dizziness or vertigo? Many seeking relief for these conditions often learn that they have Ménière’s disease. The symptoms of Ménière’s disease can become debilitating, especially the vertigo, and have a negative impact...
Is Someone You Know Considering Treatment for Hearing Loss? | Encouragement and Inspiration from People Who Took Action
Hearing loss comes on slowly, making it difficult to recognize until it begins to have a significant impact on your daily life. Changes in hearing are often detected by family and friends before the individuals experiencing hearing challenges recognize them...
New Study Examines How Your Hearing Loss May Lead to a Higher Risk of Falling
Are you feeling a little less confident when it comes to navigating stairs or uneven terrain? Your hearing could be at the root of your dizziness, vertigo, or feelings that you’re unsteady on your feet. The Journal of the American Academy of Audiology recently...
A Comprehensive Walkthrough of the Different Ways to Treat Your Hearing Loss | Your All-Inclusive Breakdown of Available Treatment Options
Are you or a loved one trying to find solutions to your hearing challenges? If you are, then you might have discovered that finding answers is frustrating, and it’s hard to figure out whom to trust and what steps to take. Every website you pull up will offer a...
Demystifying the Cost of Hearing Aids: A Comprehensive Guide From Fox Valley ENT
"How much does it cost to invest in hearing aids?" is a query that echoes through the minds of countless individuals exploring their hearing healthcare options. Perhaps you're one of them, tirelessly combing through the internet seeking transparency in hearing aid...
Unveiling the Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: Insights from Fox Valley ENT
Hearing loss brings with it more than the obvious impairment of auditory perception. A large number of scientifically reviewed studies reveal alarming correlations between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline, emphasizing the profound implications of neglected...
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...