Is it cold or sinus? Dr. Benke knows the nose
By Jami Shelton If you’ve ever had a cold or allergy attack that just wouldn’t go away, there’s a good chance you may have actually had sinusitis. Over 37 million people get it each year, making it one of the most common health conditions in America, but how do you know you have it, and…
Warm Weather means more cases of Swimmer’s Ear
As more and more people hit the beach or pool in an attempt to stay cool this summer, they may get an earful—of water, that is. And that earful just may cause swimmer’s ear. But Dr. Ted Benke of Benke Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic has some tips and a home remedy to help. “Water…
Secure Horizons & AARP update on Hi Health Innovations
WARNING CONCERNING HEALTH INNOVATIONS HEARING AID BENEFITS WARNING to all United Healthcare (UHC) members with hearing aid benefits from hi Health Innovations through the following plans: Secure Horizons and AARP Medicare Complete from Secure Horizons. This letter is to inform you of our policy with Secure Horizons concerning hearing aid benefits, as well as providing…
Hearing Aids: Why won’t Dad get them?
Advice worth “hearing”by Katy Cosse University of Cincinnati Magazine Initial warning signs that a parent may need hearing aids are often misleading: Dad insists you never told him about an upcoming event, or Mom does not want to eat in restaurants anymore. The real issues are that Dad did not hear your announcement, and Mom…
Articles
Did you read about us in the News? Ringing in the New Year? If you’re one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from annoying ringing in the ears, you might be suffering from tinnitus or abnormal ear noise. Get a Free Hearing Screening at Benke ENT During Open House If you’ve been putting off…
Testimonials
Carey Dyer’s Story on Allergic Rhinitis: Removing the tonsils of a man who sings for a living is delicate. Garland Hunt’s Story on Dizziness: “The room would spin until I walked into walls. Couldn’t drive. For 10 years I suffered.“ Garrison Roe’s Story on Hearing Loss: “I was shocked. Garrison had almost total hearing loss….
Carey Dyer’s Story on Allergic Rhinitis
Removing the tonsils of a man who sings for a living is delicate. But allergic rhinitis and chronic tonsillitis were ruining Carey’s voice and health. As he rolled into surgery, I think he was crooning, “Don’t Be Cruel.” I warbled a little “Love Me Tender,” and removed his tonsils. Then we tested for allergies and…
LaTarah Lacey Story About Facial Plastic Surgery
“Just a swollen node, I thought. But Dr Benke’s test showed a tumor. I was terrified. Before surgery, I cried. Dr. Benke took my hand and asked if he could pray for me. Then . . . peace. I call my scar a beauty mark, because it’s a sign of life, and life is beautiful.”…
John Adam’s Story about Hearing Aids
“You see my hearing aid? They had the kind you don’t see, but I needed this one. And I’m proud of it, because I can hear again.” – John Adams Mr. Adams couldn’t understand voices in crowds, hear the TV (or his wife, which was getting him in trouble). Typical sensory hearing loss. But it could have…
Garrison Roe’s Story on Hearing Loss
“I was shocked. Garrison had almost total hearing loss. ‘He’ll have to have tubes.’ everyone said. But Dr. Benke healed without surgery. And Raney is his hero. News from her sound booth was music to my ears – All clear!” – Rebecca Roe & Garrison Recurrent ear infections in children do not always present with…