Patient Resources
Is There a Correlation Between COVID-19 and Hearing Loss?
Researchers are on the hunt to discover if there is, in fact, a connection between COVID-19 and hearing loss. Colds and flu often 'go to our heads,' filling our sinuses and ears with mucousy fluid that can become very uncomfortable. Many people get so 'full of cold'...
Why It Is Important for Young People to Get Their Hearing Checked
One of the most common assumptions associated with hearing loss is that it only affects old people. Though a higher percentage of adults over age 69 are diagnosed with hearing loss, it is important to note that hearing loss most often relates to noise exposure rather...
Studies Show Link Between Hearing Loss and Mental Decline
Hearing loss is so common that it's long been considered a normal part of the aging process and no great cause for alarm. But studies from Johns Hopkins University have found links between hearing loss, cognitive decline, and dementia. That means that it may be a...
What is Tinnitus and What Can I Do About It?
If you hear a chirping, buzzing, hissing, or ringing sound in your ears, chances are you are one of the nearly 15 million Americans who suffers from tinnitus. For some people, the sounds are intermittent, but for others it is a constant annoyance that seems like it...
What Happens At A Hearing Test?
You’ve had your suspicions for some time – your hearing just doesn’t seem as sharp as usual. Fortunately, you’ve taken the correct next step and made an appointment for a hearing test. Unfortunately, that’s also when your nerves kicked in, and the butterflies have...
The Different Types of Hearing Loss
Approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. That’s a significant amount of people, and one might assume that the cause of their hearing loss is all the same. But when it comes to hearing loss, one size does not fit all. Sure, some of the early...
The Different Types of Hearing Aids/Styles
If the thought of wearing hearing aids makes you want to hide in a dark, dreary corner, then let us at Fox Valley ENT show you the light. Thanks to modern technology, hearing aids are rapidly becoming mainstream devices. They come equipped with some amazing features...
Does My Insurance Cover Me For Hearing Aids?
We’ve lost count of all the times patients have asked whether their insurance will cover their hearing aids. In fact, it is perhaps one of the first questions patients ask us once they learn that they need hearing devices. Understanding insurance and all the...
Audiologist Vs. Hearing Aid Dispenser – What’s The Difference?
The time has come for you to get hearing aids. You may find yourself tempted by some of the sales that are currently on at your local hearing aid dispenser. But before you walk through their door, it’s important to consider the differences between a hearing aid...