Hearing – Fine
Your hearing is fine. No action is required. How does the hearing sense work? The aural or hearing-sense is a complex and intricate process. The ear is made up of three sections: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. These parts work together so you can hear and process sounds. The outer…
Ringing in the New Year?
Do it without ringing in your ears… 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. In almost all cases, you’re the only one hearing the noise. It could be chirping, whistling, buzzing, or ringing—high pitched or low…
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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…
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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…
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…
Swimmer’s Ear: Ears, Nose and Throat Fact or Fiction Quiz
Swimmer’s Ear You don’t have to go swimming to get “swimmer’s ear.” Fact! Whenever water gets into the ear-from swimming, showering, or hair washing-it can bring in bacterial or fungal particles. Usually, the water runs back out of your ear. But sometimes water is trapped in your ear canal, allowing bacteria and fungi to grow…