ACENT Alaska Center for Ear Nose and Throat
3841 Piper Street T-230
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 279-8800
Fax: (907) 279-8810
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Advancements in technology can bring wonders to our daily lives but also leave many of us totally confused. From smartphones to tablets and laptops and even TVs, the choices are endless and the tech jargon is a foreign language to most of us. OK, yes, we know what it means but do we really know …
People with mild to moderate hearing loss can now get over-the-counter (OTC) in Anchorage and throughout the U.S. without a medical exam or a fitting by an audiologist. The change is the result of new FDA guidelines that are designed to boost hearing aid use by people with hearing loss. We certainly agree with the …
Wearing face masks helps prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, but for people with hearing loss, they pose communications challenges. This includes muffled speech, the inability to read lips, and difficulty wearing masks for people who use behind-the-ear . At our Anchorage, Alaska, practice, patients with hearing loss often describe these challenges in addition …
Where are you from and how did you come to practice in Anchorage? I was born and raised in the interior of Alaska in a small town called Delta Junction. I knew I wanted to return to Alaska after finishing my education, so I strove to incorporate clinical rotations during my training that would help …
Even though hearing loss has been associated with concentration and memory problems, along with depression, a significant number of Americans rarely get their hearing tested. Hearing difficulties take a toll on personal relationships with family, friends, and co-workers and possibly may be linked to dementia. In this blog post, we'll describe some signs that you …
Even though most people associate hearing loss with old age, the most common period for the onset of hearing loss is between the ages of 19 and 44. Men experience hearing loss at a rate much higher than women, often due to having hobbies or jobs that involve louder equipment. An in Anchorage, for example, …
Hearing loss often develops gradually, and it may include more than one early sign. Even with multiple signals that hearing is fading, some men and women may ignore their initial symptoms. It's important to know how to recognize the signs of hearing loss and schedule a hearing evaluation to determine if additional tests are needed. …
About this time last year (wow time has flown), I wrote a about why people avoid getting help for their hearing loss. As studies have shown, the average individual will wait about 5 years before they admit that they have hearing loss (likely at the behest of the family) and another 2 years before taking …
The turkey's in the oven, and all the family's in the house. It’s that time of year, and the spirit of the season is everywhere. We're getting in the spirit, too, with a fabulous promotion that will improve your quality of life through better hearing — so you can better enjoy these special gatherings with …
Hearing loss is unique to each individual. Although hearing aids are often the answer, audiometric (hearing) evaluations are the first step. The gold standard in determining hearing loss, audiometric evaluations also help us decide how to address the patient’s symptoms. Types of Hearing Loss Each diagnostic test provides information to complete the full picture of …