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Hearing Loss Overview<\/a><\/h2>

At , we understand your busy lifestyle and want to help you make the most of it. We want to make sure you never miss a memorable chat with your grandkids, an important conversation with a colleague, or the punchline of a friend\u2019s joke. With improved hearing, you\u2019ll be ready for all of life\u2019s best…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Loss Symptoms<\/a><\/h2>

Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population and can strike people of all ages. The most common causes of hearing loss are noise exposure and aging. What…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

What Is an Audiologist?<\/a><\/h2>

Have you ever wondered what exactly an audiologist does, besides look inside your ears with a lighted instrument? If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, you\u2019ll want to learn as much as you can about this professional who will be intimately involved in helping you come up with a solution that allows you to…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Aids<\/a><\/h2>

Hearing Aid Styles Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you\u2019re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you\u2019ll be pleased to learn today\u2019s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Bone Anchored Hearing Devices<\/a><\/h2>

A bone anchored hearing device is a hearing device that relies on direct bone conduction to transmit sound. This surgically implanted device bypasses the auditory canal and middle ear, utilizing bones as a pathway for sound to reach the middle ear. It\u2019s an alternative for people with chronic ear infections, congenital external auditory canal atresia…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Cochlear Implants & Mapping<\/a><\/h2>

A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that bypasses damaged hair cells in the ear and provides electrical stimulation directly to the auditory nerve, giving patients who are severely hearing impaired or profoundly deaf the ability to hear. It is most beneficial for those who cannot be helped with a traditional hearing aid. How…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Noise Protection<\/a><\/h2>

We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Noise Exposure Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing damage.…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Custom Earmolds<\/a><\/h2>

It has long been acknowledged that noise induced\u00a0hearing loss\u00a0can be prevented by wearing earplugs. While there are plenty of good choices available off the shelf, because all patients\u2019 ears are unique the best protection will come from those crafted from custom earmolds. Custom earmolds are made from impressions of a patient\u2019s ear canal and concha…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Shooter Ear Plugs<\/a><\/h2>

Guns are one of the biggest threats to a person\u2019s hearing. They can cause instant, permanent and irreversible damage to the ears. Understandable, given the fact that a gunshot produces sounds at 120\u2013160 decibels \u2013 louder than a jet engine. Many hunters, police officers, sharpshooters and military personnel avoid wearing basic earplugs because they block…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Tinnitus<\/a><\/h2>

Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. There are many factors…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Dizziness & Balance<\/a><\/h2>

Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70 it\u2019s the top reason for a visit to the doctor\u2019s office. What Are the Causes of Dizziness?   Dizziness…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":47,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":""},"service_tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nAudiology - Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"(435) 628-3334 |\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Audiology - Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"(435) 628-3334 |\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2020-03-02T20:56:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Audiology - Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat","description":"(435) 628-3334 |","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Audiology - Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat","og_description":"(435) 628-3334 |","og_url":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/","og_site_name":"Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat","article_modified_time":"2020-03-02T20:56:14+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/","url":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/","name":"Audiology - Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/#website"},"datePublished":"2019-08-09T20:54:57+00:00","dateModified":"2020-03-02T20:56:14+00:00","description":"(435) 628-3334 |","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/audiology\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Audiology"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/","name":"Southern Utah Ear, Nose & Throat","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/284"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/284\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southernutahent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}