COVID-19 Update
WE ARE NOW BACK OPEN AS OF 5/1/2020! ACNW is asking our patients to call to schedule an appointment to reduce walk-ins and the amount of patients in our office. Also we will be continuing to practice social distancing measures and we encourage you to bring your own mask. As always, please do not come…
Read MoreStop Ignoring Your Hearing Loss
Simply ignoring your problem and hoping it goes away on its own never works. This is especially true for those living with untreated hearing loss. While you may have been able to convince yourself that everything is fine, it turns out that hearing plays a large role in many issues that affect your quality of…
Read MoreHow to Fix Your Tinnitus After a Concert
Standing next to a speaker at a concert may mean you have a great view of the band, but it is also a guarantee that you’ll wake up the next day with a ringing in the ear. This is known as tinnitus, which occurs when you damage the small hair cells within the inner ear….
Read MoreWhy You’re Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that only 20 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them. The reason many people with hearing loss choose not to follow through on their audiologist-recommended treatment may surprise you. Lack of Confidence Hearing aids barely resemble the devices worn by your parents and…
Read MoreDo You Have Ménière’s Disease?
Vertigo is a common symptom in Portland. When accompanied by pressure in the ears, hearing loss that comes and goes and a ringing or other sound, you may be suffering from an inner ear disorder called Ménière’s disease. Symptoms of Ménière’s Disease A French doctor named Prosper Ménière identified his namesake disease in 1861. Because…
Read MoreCan Acupuncture Help Treat Hearing Loss & Tinnitus?
With hearing loss and tinnitus prevalent throughout the Pacific Northwest—an estimated one out of every five people in Portland experiences one or both to some degree—the quest for a solution is a high priority for many. While traditional treatment options such as hearing aids are most popular, some patients are looking for alternative approaches such…
Read MoreOct 17th – Nov 7th Food Drive
Help fight hunger! Donate food here. Audiology Center NW All donations benefit Oregon Food Bank Help feed the human spirit of our neighbors experiencing hunger. 10 pounds = 8 meals $10 = 30 meals All food drive donations stay in the local community! What to donate: Peanut Butter Canned Meat (chicken, tuna, salmon) Canned/Boxed Meal…
Read MorePeace, Love & Hearing Loss
Lucky Portlanders who enjoyed three days of peace, love and music in upstate New York during the summer of 1969 are paying the price today. Many are suffering the effects of noise-induced hearing loss—an irreversible condition that can seriously impact their daily lives. Summer of Love, Winter of Hearing Impairment Hearing loss becomes more common…
Read MoreScientists Able to Reverse Tinnitus in Mice
One out of every five people in Portland suffers from tinnitus to some degree. It can prove so debilitating to some people, it impacts every aspect of their daily lives. Finding a cure has long been a top priority but has thus far proved elusive. A new research study involving mice has scientists hopeful that…
Read MoreWhat is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
The number one cause of hearing loss in Portland isn’t aging, as many believe; it’s actually noise exposure. Over the course of a lifetime, some damage to the sensory cells in your inner ear is inevitable. If you are frequently exposed to loud noise, hearing impairment can occur at a very young age – even…
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