Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear leads to around 2.4 million doctor visits each year and is responsible for nearly $500 million dollars in annual health care costs, according to estimates released by CDC on Thursday. Swimmer’s ear can develop when water stays in the ear canal for a long time, allowing germs to grow and infect the skin. Exposure…
Hearing Aids and an Improved Quality of Life
In a recent study released by The Hearing Journal it was found that quality of life improved in individuals who utilized hearing instruments to compensate for a hearing loss. The study looked at a users ”hearing handicap” and saw that a decrease in score was directly related to hearing aid usage as well as the impact…
I Sound Funny!
Have you ever said, “I don’t sound like that!” after listening to a recording of your voice? Well you’re not alone. We’ve asked the experts to explain why we hear our voices differently when we speak vs. when it’s recorded. Let’s start with the basics! We hear by sounds entering our ears through two separate pathways, air…
Voice Therapy
We’ve all experienced loosing our voice at one point or another. It could have been from yelling too loudly at a sports game or battling a cold. For most people struggling through a hoarse voice, after a few days of rest and hydration, their voice comes back. For some however the voice can be damaged…
The Dangers of Loud Sounds
According to a British study, 39 percent of 18 to 24 year olds listen to music for at least an hour a day at up to 105 decibels. At this level your ears can only tolerate the sounds for 25 minutes a week without risking damage. It has been estimated that with this permanent overtaxing there is…
New Auditory Rehab Findings
In a recent study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute it was found that only 2% of hearing instrument wearers are presented with an aural rehabilitation program, such as LACE, upon receiving their devices. At ESHC we are proud to represent the 2% population, offering LACE as a part of every comprehensive hearing instrument plan….
Thanks for a great BHSM!
Wow, what a month it’s been! We kicked off Better Hearing and Speech Month Monday May 2nd in all three offices and hit the ground running with a month filled with awareness and celebration. During the month we handed out 4000 earplugs and logged over 350+ hours of volunteer work and involvement from our staff…
Hearing Health Magazine
One of our patients that attended the Advanced Communication Workshop shared with us his favorite resources for information on hearing issues, research and technology, Hearing Health Magazine. The free resource is delivered quarterly by the Deafness Research Foundation, and is chopped full of informative articles. We wanted to share his great find with all of…
Happy Memorial Day
ESHC remembers the men and women lost at war, and celebrates their heroism this Memorial Day. Our offices will be closed in recognition of the holiday. We will resume our regular hours tomorrow. The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. – Benjamin Disraeli
NW Folklife Festival
We are beyond excited to bring the celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month to the 40th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival this weekend! Drop by our booth at the Vera stage (in Seattle Center) to pick-up free earplugs, giveaways and information on how to keep your ears healthy and safe! The stage will also deliver…