New ‘Ears’ Day: Prioritize Your Hearing Health in 2024
As you’re watching the fireworks explode in the sky this New Year’s Eve, take some time to think about setting a few hearing-focused New Year’s resolutions to make your ears a priority in 2024. Resolution No. 1: Protect Your Hearing We often think of hearing loss as something that happens as you age, but there…
‘Ears’ to a Great Holiday Dinner: Let’s Make Your Holiday Feast ‘Sound’ Amazing!
As we dive into the holiday season, it’s time to turn up the fun and ‘amp’ up the joy! No matter your hearing abilities, we want everyone to savor the festive flavors together. Here’s a recipe for creating an unforgettable holiday dinner: 1. Find Your Perfect ‘Sound’ Spot: 2. Dial Up the Volume: 3. Seating…
Sneezin’s Greetings: Practical Tips for Managing Winter Allergies and Asthma
The winter holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for those dealing with allergies and asthma, it can also be a season of increased vigilance. At Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, our Allergy & Asthma team, led by Dr. Cherie Y. Zachary and Dr. Alice R. Knoedler, provides expert insights and straightforward…
An Overlooked Connection: Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Understanding the Link As we observe National Diabetes Month this November, it’s important to spotlight a less-discussed aspect of diabetes: its impact on hearing health. Diabetes, known for affecting various bodily functions, also significantly influences auditory health. Research indicates that individuals with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss compared to those without the…
Hear, Hear! Hearing Aids Don’t Just Improve Your Hearing; They Might Just Save You from a Fall
It’s something we don’t often think about: the silent but profound impact of hearing loss on our health and safety. As we age, it’s not uncommon for our hearing to diminish, but did you know that this could be putting us at a greater risk than we realize? Recent research is sounding the alarm…
Why Is It Important to Monitor Your Hearing Health Over Time?
Being proactive about protecting our hearing is essential, but sometimes, even with the best efforts, changes can sneak up on us. That’s why keeping an eye—or an ear—on our hearing health is so important. Hearing loss isn’t selective; it can happen even with preventive actions in place. If you notice any shifts in your hearing,…
Tips for Celebrating Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. Audiology Awareness Month is set to celebrate those with, and spread awareness and understanding about, hearing loss, tinnitus and their available treatments. By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss, at least 700 million of whom will likely require treatment. Outside of hearing…
“The Golden Bachelor” Premiere: Reality TV’s Role in Bringing Hearing Aids into the Spotlight
A New Narrative in Hearing Health As doctors of audiology, we found the premiere episode of “The Golden Bachelor” to be a subtle yet significant opportunity to advance the conversation regarding hearing health. The episode introduces Bachelor Gerry and spotlights hearing aids as a part of his daily routine. When contestant Nancy joins Gerry, she casually reveals…
What to Expect From Septoplasty Surgery
Approximately 260,000 septoplasties are performed every year in the U.S., making it one of the most common procedures done by ear, nose, and throat providers (ENTs). Most often recommended for adults and teens, septoplasty may be used to treat or fix multiple conditions, including but not limited to: A study on the efficacy of septoplasty…
Midwest Hearing Director Dr. Kristi Gravel Published in Renowned Medical Journal
We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Kristi Gravel, Director of Midwest Hearing, has been published in the prestigious ‘Ear and Hearing’ journal for her research on pediatric hearing loss associated with Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV). About the Research The study focuses on pediatric hearing loss linked to Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV). The research highlights that children who…