Patient Resources
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....
How We’re Protecting Patients During COVID-19
At Fox Valley ENT, patients' health and well-being have been at the foundation of our clinic. As your local physicians and doctors of audiology, COVID-19 has been closely monitored, and appropriate steps have been taken with immediate effect to serve the community's...
What Can I Expect at a Hearing Assessment
Your hearing health is essential to maintaining better overall well-being and enjoying a higher quality of living. For individuals experiencing hearing loss, better hearing begins with identifying and correcting the problem. Many people avoid having a hearing...