Hearing loss can run in families, though you may not be as susceptible as your relatives. At Sound Hearing Instruments in Richfield and Mound, audiologists Judy A. DeMorest, Au.D., CCC-A, and Joseph Neve, Au.D., CCC-A, can evaluate your hearing in light of your family history and help you understand how genetics may affect your hearing
When your ear feels plugged, voices can sound faint and muffled, and it’s confusing when there’s no earwax to explain it. At Sound Hearing Instruments in Richfield and Mound, MN, audiologists Judy A. DeMorest, Au.D., CCC-A, and Joseph Neve, Au.D., CCC-A, can assess your hearing, evaluate what may be causing ear fullness, and help you
A rapid drop in hearing in one ear can cause immediate fear and leave patients confused regarding the appropriate next steps. We provide immediate hearing assessments and coordinate urgent medical intervention when an acute auditory decline occurs. A sudden hearing loss always warrants immediate assessment by a hearing specialist to evaluate therapeutic options or personalized
Tracking speech in busy dining venues can feel exhausting when environmental noise drowns out your hearing. Our practice can evaluate hearing in both quiet and noisy conditions to identify what makes these environments difficult. Once the diagnostic etiology of your difficult hearing is established, we implement personalized clinical and technological strategies. Why Everyday Hearing Fails
Cotton swabs may seem like convenient ear-cleaning tools, but inserting one into the ear canal can make cleaning harder over time and may damage your ears. We can determine whether earwax actually needs removal and recommend a method suited to your ear health. Most ears do not mandate routine physical scrubbing; yet, if accumulation occurs,
Noticing that your surroundings seem to spin when you recline, roll sideways, or sit up in bed can feel disorienting and frightening. We can evaluate dizziness and balance concerns to determine if the cause is the easily addressed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Dedicated specialists explain the underlying physiology of positional vertigo while implementing customized
For both parents of a young infant, hearing a medical report of infant hearing loss often feels distressing and daunting. Fortunately, the reassuring perspective dictates that through timely checks and early help, babies with hearing issues can realize remarkable achievements. Without question, these babies can construct clear speech, social competencies, and enduring bonds within their
You are deeply attached to your personal vehicle. The independence that driving provides is irreplaceable to you, but could your choice of transport be quietly driving permanent acoustic trauma? Driven by these concerns, let’s explore how transport choices influence long-term wellness. Below, we explore the primary pathways of vehicle-related hearing loss alongside effortless preventative adjustments
With the average adult experiencing two to three colds every year, this viral infection remains one of our most frequent health complaints. Despite their high prevalence, these infections can leave you feeling thoroughly exhausted, bringing along uncomfortable symptoms like fevers, throat irritation, nasal congestion, persistent sneezing, and productive coughing. However, one highly disruptive symptom that
Rather than serving as a mere bodily obstacle, hearing impairment is a deeply personal hurdle that gradually alters an individual’s worldview. Though compromised hearing is typically recognized for causing sound confusion, its psychological and emotional ramifications stay beneath the surface, yet are equally devastating. From acute social burnout to pervasive isolation, ignoring auditory decline frequently