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PDX ENT provides hearing aids, ear, nose & throat care, and hearing loss treatments in Portland, OR. Find articles, research and healthy hearing tips from the ENT's and Hearing Specialists at PDX ENT.
PDX ENT
1M ago
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. If you’re feeling nervous about your upcoming hearing test, you’re not alone. Many people experience anxiety or apprehension before medical appointments, especially when they’re unsure about what to expect. Take a look at our eight steps to help you destress before your test. 1. Educate Yourself ..read more
PDX ENT
2M ago
During the cold winter months, it’s essential to take extra care of your hearing aids to ensure their optimal performance. With approximately 28.8 million adults in the United States benefiting from hearing aids, it’s crucial to understand how freezing temperatures can affect these technologically advanced devices and what measures you can take to protect them ..read more
PDX ENT
3M ago
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing or other sound that presents itself in one or both ears when no sound is usually present. It can happen on occasion or be a chronic condition that has a negative, distracting impact on overall quality of life. Roughly 10% of Americans, or about 25 million people, have experienced a tinnitus ..read more
PDX ENT
4M ago
Pinched nerves are a commonly experienced phenomenon. When your nerves are compressed or pinched, the result is a tingling sensation. Whether your foot has gone numb because you sat in an awkward position too long or you wake up with your arm still asleep, you are likely familiar with this pinched nerve tingling. Acoustic neuromas ..read more
PDX ENT
5M ago
The Centers for Disease Control defines the threshold for noise-induced hearing loss to be any noise above 70 decibels (dB) over a prolonged period of time or over 120 dB immediately. There are many surprising noises you may not initially consider when thinking about common causes of hearing loss. For instance, city traffic can reach ..read more
PDX ENT
6M ago
If you’ve ever taken a flight out of the Portland International Airport, you may have noticed a strange popping sensation in one or both of your ears. Although this popping sensation is rarely painful, it can cause discomfort during a long flight. Let’s take a look at why that popping sensation occurs and what you ..read more
PDX ENT
9M ago
Hearing loss doesn’t have to change your summer fun. Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. The small but technologically advanced devices can fit into any lifestyle and help you better identify auditory information by amplifying it directly into your ear canal. Hearing aids are most valuable when they are kept dry ..read more
PDX ENT
10M ago
If you’re one of the millions of people who have decided to treat your hearing loss with hearing aids, congratulations! Taking this step towards prioritizing your hearing health will improve many aspects of your life and make it easier to socialize with others, whether at a big family barbeque or when dining out with friends ..read more
PDX ENT
11M ago
There are many factors your audiologist will consider when choosing a hearing aid for you. Although, according to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “The degree of subjective and objective loss and patient choice are taken into account when deciding on a hearing aid,” there are other factors that go into ..read more
PDX ENT
1y ago
We’re inching closer to summer every day. For many of us, that means getting closer to heading out on a summer holiday. Whether you’re planning a trip overseas or flying just a couple of hours away, if you are taking a flight to reach your destination, you may feel a little apprehensive about dealing with ..read more