COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR TELEPHONE USE Whether you are a hearing aid user or not, hearing on the telephone when you have a hearing loss can be very challenging. This often leads to misunderstanding and frustration with the caller or the inability to have a conversation on the telephone at all. Below are some strategies you […]
Can I wear my hearing aids in the rain? This question is asked at almost every hearing aid fitting, especially as we start talking about how harmful moisture can be to hearing aids. Hearing aids are electronic devices and can certainly be…
About Tara:
Tara has been an employee at Midwest ENT Centre for 3 years.
She has completed some college classes for Respiratory Therapy and hopes to return to school in the future.
Family is very important to Tara. She enjoys spending time…
Missouri Humidity and Hearing Aids (Part 1)
By Heather Meyer
We have already talked a little about how rain or dampness can affect the performance of hearing aids, but what about other sources of moisture? And why might a …
Midwest ENT Centre Employee Spotlight – Lisa
Lisa has been with Midwest ENT Centre for 7 years.
Her current position is the Front Desk Supervisor.
Lisa’s education includes an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration
Fam…
What happens after my infant fails the newborn hearing screening?
A diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluation should be scheduled, immediately. An ABR is used to assess the auditory (hearing) nerve function and to estimate hearing lev…
Could your medication be damaging your hearing?
Ever wonder if medication could be causing hearing loss? The answer is yes- depending on what type of medication it is and the dosage. Medications, prescription and over-the-counter, can b…
“DO I NEED TWO HEARING AIDS OR CAN I WEAR JUST ONE?”
Many of our patients ask me this question when it’s time to discuss the purchase of a hearing aid. Some are asking because of the financial aspect of paying for two hearin…
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