Allergy EDGE™ Software
If you’re one of the millions of allergy sufferers in the United States, finding a provider that specializes in treatment is a crucial step in managing your symptoms and finding a long-term solution. Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery uses the Allergy EDGE™ software system to assure positive patient outcomes from our treatment…
Tinnitus: Understanding that Ringing in Your Ears
Many people experience a persistent ringing in their ears. This common affliction, known as tinnitus, affects roughly 20% of the American population. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound when none is actually occurring. For some it is a minor nuisance but for others, a major impediment to their quality of life. It is…
Allergies & the Immune System
Allergies are extremely common, affecting about 1 out of every 5 Americans. Understanding what causes them, and which particular allergens are responsible for triggering your symptoms, are the keys to successful treatment. The immune system functions as the body’s first line of defense against germs and bacteria, and is essential in maintaining good health and…
Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist? What’s the Difference?
A patients’ journey to better hearing begins when they choose a hearing professional they can trust. But often, they are unsure where to turn. Understanding the difference between an audiologist and a Hearing Instrument Specialist will help them make that crucial decision. An audiologist is a licensed and certified professional who has earned a Master’s…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
More than 36 million Americans of all ages suffer from hearing loss. Regular hearing screenings are invaluable in identifying problems early. We encourage you to schedule an appointment for a hearing screening during the month of October, recognized as Audiology Awareness Month. Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors including noise exposure,…
Ragweed: Autumn’s Notorious Allergen
Many people associate hay fever with springtime, but it can occur anytime plants release pollen. A notorious autumn offender is ragweed, from the genus Ambrosia. This plant is responsible for about half of all cases of allergic rhinitis attributable to pollen. Ragweed can grow just about anywhere, but is most common in the Midwest and…
Sinusitis Relief
An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from sinusitis. This inflammation of the sinuses is most often the result of a viral infection; symptoms include sore throat, congestion, facial pain and pressure, coughing, bad breath and fatigue. Medications and home remedies can bring relief, but sometimes surgery is the best option. Traditional endoscopic sinus surgery requires…
Vote for the Best of Mid-Valley
StatesmanJournal.com’s Best of the Mid-Valley has invited readers to nominate and vote for their favorite people, businesses and things to do in Marion and Polk counties. Statesman Journal’s Best of the Mid-Valley is all about you. The places where you eat, shop, play and relax give the Mid-Valley its life. Nominate your favorite businesses, people…
National Protect Your Hearing Month
Approximately 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise on the job. Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells that are found in our inner ear. Hair cells are small sensory cells that convert the sounds we hear (sound energy) into electrical signals that travel to the brain. Once…
What is small, sleek and sophisticated?
Answer: A digital hearing aid of course! Today’s hearing instruments are not your father’s hearing aids! Gone are the antique ear trumpets of the early 19th century and the cumbersome transistor radio style devices worn on the body. Even the original, large, behind-the-ear hearing aids have experienced a dramatic reduction in size! Instead, contemporary users…
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