When it comes to treating hearing loss, most people don’t wake up one morning and decide it’s time. The decision tends to build slowly, and one study found that adults waited an average of 8.9 years between becoming a candidate for hearing aids and actually getting them. Karen Melton, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains
Friday night football in Missouri is loud in the best way: the marching band, the student section, the announcer, and the roar after every touchdown. But a few hours in the stands can add up to more noise exposure than most families realize. Michelle Woodward, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains how both volume and
Hearing aids have collected their share of myths over the years. Some people count on them to keep hearing loss from advancing, while others avoid them because they think amplified sound will harm their ears. At Hearing Care Partners, our hearing care team of audiologists and hearing instrument specialists can evaluate your hearing, explain what
As data centers continue to expand across the country, conversations about their impact on surrounding communities are growing as well. One concern that often gets overlooked is noise. In this video, Dr. Karen Melton, AuD, of Hearing Care Partners discusses the noise generated by data centers and how ongoing exposure to environmental noise may affect
Not all migraine episodes involve throbbing head pain, as a vestibular migraine primarily compromises balance, motion sensitivity, and spatial stability. Our otolaryngology practice evaluates ongoing dizziness episodes to differentiate vestibular migraine from other balance disorders. Securing effective migraine treatment requires identifying your specific symptom profile and discussing those details thoroughly with your physician. How Vestibular
Experiencing a rapid decline in hearing in a single ear is a distressing event that creates understandable uncertainty. We deliver urgent diagnostic hearing tests and partner with otolaryngologists to ensure comprehensive medical intervention when hearing drops rapidly. A sudden hearing loss always warrants immediate assessment by a hearing specialist to evaluate therapeutic options or personalized
Socializing should leave you feeling connected, not worn out. But when hearing loss makes it hard to follow a conversation, dinner with friends or a family gathering can start to feel more tiring than fun. Karen Melton, Au.D., a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains why hearing loss can make conversations feel exhausting. She walks through how extra
A sudden, high-frequency whistle from your hearing aid can trigger immediate annoyance and disrupt communication if left uncorrected. We provide specialized diagnostic testing to establish whether whistling originates from ear canal fit, earwax occlusion, incorrect settings, damaged accessories, or internal circuitry issues. Review common feedback mechanisms alongside safe at-home maintenance steps to eliminate basic sound
A Missouri summer is full of sounds worth celebrating: roaring tractor-pull engines, live music at the county fair, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. But many of these beloved traditions can expose your ears to more noise than they can safely handle. Michelle Woodward, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-certified audiologist, explains just how loud tractor pulls,
Active restaurant conversations are frequently hard to decipher when surrounding background noise clashes with your hearing. Our specialists can evaluate hearing under both calm and noisy listening conditions to establish why noisy rooms present such difficulty. After uncovering the precise factors driving your difficult hearing, our team helps you select individualized auditory solutions. How Can
