Which Earplugs Are Right for You & Your Hearing?
The world is noisy. Even sounds as loud as passing highway traffic or a busy café can cause permanent damage to your hearing system if you aren’t careful. This is why it’s important to take measures to protect your hearing. To do so, the experts at Mt. Hood ENT recommend wearing earplugs. We review which…
How Headphones & Earbuds Can Harm Your Hearing
Who among us has not listened to their favorite artist or podcast through headphones as a form of self-care? While listening loudly makes the rest of the world fade away, you are likely putting your hearing at risk. Continue reading to learn how high levels of noise can affect your hearing health. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss…
Are Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss Linked?
Hearing loss has been linked with a number of other health conditions including dementia, heart disease and diabetes. According to research, a bone density disorder known as osteoporosis should also be added to this list. Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that occurs when your body is unable to produce new bone as fast…
How to Avoid Ear Pain on Airplanes
After more than a year of staying home, many Americans are safely returning to the skies. With this new sense of adventure comes the ear pain associated with airline travel. Below are some of our best tips and tricks for avoiding this discomfort. Why Your Ears Hurt on Airplanes Change in air pressure is the…
How to Adjust to Your Hearing Aids
For most of the 48 million Americans who have hearing loss, wearing hearing aids is the preferred treatment option. Today’s hearing devices are technological marvels, with incredible features like Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeability and automatic programming based on your environment. But even the most state-of-the art hearing aids take some getting used to. Below we review…
New Hearing Aid Technology Advances
Like any electronic device, the technology used in hearing aids is rapidly evolving. Even with the same four basic parts – a microphone, a processor, a receiver and a power source – newer hearing aids have positioned themselves leaps and bounds ahead of their predecessors because of their updated technology. Below is a breakdown of…
Who Should You Turn to for Hearing Loss Help
If you think you or a loved one may have hearing loss, now is the time to do something about it. But figuring out where to go and who to see can be challenging. Below we break down the provider options and what each of them can do to help you. There are three categories…
Exercises to Keep Your Hearing Sharp
You don’t need an expensive gym membership to get in shape, especially when you want to exercise your ears. Below are our recommendations for exercises that promote hearing health to do alone or with a partner. Practice Conversations This exercise is best completed with a partner. While in the safety of your own home, you…
Hearing Resolutions to Stick to in 2021
With 2020 firmly in the rearview mirror, now is the time to take stock of what we want this new year to bring. And if last year taught us anything, it’s to not take our health for granted. Protect your hearing this year by making, and sticking to, the resolutions below. Get a Hearing Test…
Insomnia Can Affect Your Hearing
Conservative estimates indicate that between 10% and 30% of Americans live with chronic insomnia, yet some studies reveal the number could be as much as to 50-60%. No matter what data you look at, it’s clear that insomnia is a pervasive problem, likely exacerbated by the pandemic. It’s important to treat your insomnia right away…