Ep 387: Hearing issues? The benefits of getting tested.

Questioning your own or a loved one’s hearing ability?  Have a history of exposure to loud noises and want to know where your hearing stands? Thinking it’s time for a hearing aid and curious what’s available for you?  Ringing in your ears bothering you?  Jenna Johnson is a hearing instrument specialist from Kalispell, MT who works for HearUSA. HearUSA has multiple offices across the United States and in Canada that are all connected.  In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Jenna Johnson on what to consider and expect when you’re experiencing hearing issues, considering testing or in need of a hearing aid.

 

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why hearing exams are a great addition to your annual exams
• What to expect from care at a HearUSA facility
• How avoiding social events could be a sign of decreased hearing
• Why one sided neck issues could be leaning to one side to hear better
• Connection between ear ringing and stress, caffeine, dehydration or neck tension
• The devices that are best for specific types and degrees of hearing loss

 

Resources from the Show:

• HearUSA
• Jenna Johnson - HearUSA Kalispell