What Should You Do If Your Child Gets Something Stuck in Their Ear?
Discovering that your child has an object lodged in their ear may leave you not knowing what to do. While it’s usually not a serious issue, ignoring it could potentially lead to ear canal injuries or hearing loss. Signs such as ear pain or crying, such as following an outing like a visit to Kelsey…
How Do Elevation and Depth Affect Your Hearing?
Most people are familiar with that popping sensation in their ears when they drive up to Mount Si too quickly, fly on a plane or go for a scuba diving lesson. Rapid changes in elevation or depth can cause discomfort, similar to a feeling of fullness or a popping sensation in the ears. This is…
How to Accommodate Your Hearing Loss at Work
A good day at work may mean starting off with a fresh cup of coffee from Café Cesura, getting a good review from your boss and even finding accommodations for your hearing loss. Hearing loss can make it challenging to understand your coworkers, drain your energy and lead to a more stressful workday. You can…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss and How Is It Identified?
Hidden hearing loss is a form of hearing loss that impacts the ability to hear speech or conversation in noisy settings. Due to its cause, it’s often not diagnosed via regular hearing tests. According to a study published in Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, hidden hearing loss is likely caused by a defect in…
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition affecting millions of Americans. While, in most cases, hearing loss is permanent, the good news is that hearing aids are an excellent treatment option that can benefit an estimated 28.8 million adults in the United States alone. If you are curious about getting hearing aids or have just…
ESHC Hosts Longevity Through Fall Prevention Webinar
Dr. Dave Fabry, Ph.D., and Dr. Terry Limb, Au.D., sat down and discussed how hearing loss relates to balance function and falls, as well as the impact of falls on longevity and quality of life. During their Sept. 19 conversation, they also shared new fall prevention screening procedures ESHC will be implementing with adult hearing…
How to Solve Common Hearing Aid Issues
Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey found that more than 80% of hearing aid owners were satisfied with their devices. With a microphone that collects sound, an amplifier that raises its volume and a speaker that transmits it directly into the ear canal, the devices can provide many benefits, including but not limited to: With…
How Can Hearing Aids Help With Balance?
Hearing loss has been known to create difficulty in communication, poor awareness of one’s surroundings and even uneven balance. Hearing aids help relieve these problems by amplifying speech sounds and relevant background noise to improve communication and providing auditory information to improve balance. Let’s examine the link between poor balance and hearing loss as well…
Evergreen Speech & Hearing Team Participate in Derby Days
We were so excited to be back in the community earlier this summer by participating in the Redmond Derby Days Parade! On Saturday, July 15, our staff and their families walked/danced the parade route while holding signs, blowing bubbles and handing out free earplugs. We were thrilled to be joined by former Kirkland office manager…
Can Cardiovascular Disease Contribute To Hearing Loss?
Poor cardiovascular health can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, poor blood supply, heart disease, hearing loss and more. Let’s examine the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease and what you can do to prevent them. How Are Cardiovascular Health and Hearing Loss Connected? Research on the link between cardiovascular health and auditory…