Celebrating Speech Pathology Day This May 18th
May 18th is National Speech Pathologist Day, the perfect time to celebrate all the wonderful ways speech pathologists like our own expert Ann Smith help patients with their speech and language needs. Let’s take a look at what a speech-language pathologist does and a few conditions your Midwest ENT expert can guide you through in…
Introducing our newest Midwest Surgery Center in Eagan: Convenient, Compassionate Care in a Beautiful Location
We are excited to announce the expansion of Midwest Surgery Center to a brand-new location in Eagan, MN. This addition complements our existing Woodbury surgery center, both offering the same exceptional care in more convenient settings for our patients. Our state-of-the-art facility in Eagan brings specialized care closer to our south metro patients, ensuring they…
Announcing National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Announcing National Speech-Language-Hearing Month This May, we are celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a refreshed observance dedicated to enhancing public understanding and addressing the full spectrum of communication disorders. Formerly known as Better Hearing and Speech Month, this initiative has been updated to reflect a more inclusive and contemporary approach to communication health. What is National…
Tinnitus Awareness: Understanding and Managing the Sounds Within
TINNITUS AWARENESS: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING SOUNDS WITHIN INTRODUCTIONAs we mark Tinnitus Awareness Week, Midwest Hearing is committed to shedding light on this common symptom that is not a disease but a symptom. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% to 20% of the population and is particularly prevalent among older adults. This blog post aims to provide clarity…
“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…
What to Know About a Chronic Sore Throat
A sore throat is considered chronic if it lasts for two weeks or more. Several different conditions can cause a chronic sore throat. Let’s take a closer look at what they are as well as potential treatment options. Does a Chronic Sore Throat Feel Different? A chronic sore throat can feel similar to an acute…
How to Prepare Your Child for an ENT Visit
Ear, nose and throat providers are skilled at treating conditions such as ear and sinus infections, sore throats and more. Many ENT concerns are common in children. For instance, five out of six children will have an ear infection by their third birthday. Given that your child will likely require at least one visit to…
Poor Air Quality May Lead to Chronic Sinusitis
Poor air quality doesn’t just make it hard to go outside and enjoy your day, but it can lead to various health problems as well, including chronic sinusitis. What Is Chronic Sinusitis? Sinusitis is another term for a sinus infection. These infections occur when the tissues in your sinuses become inflamed. Chronic sinusitis is simply…
Can Sinus Inflammation Affect the Brain?
A newer study shows that people with chronic sinusitis don’t just have to contend with a stuffy nose and headache; sinusitis can also cause trouble with focus and lead to depression and other symptoms that indicate the brain is affected as well. The study was published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in April 2021….