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The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Hearing Health

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
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03
Jul

Protecting your hearing requires more than just earplugs. Your hearing health depends on you having a nutritious diet, which protects precious structures inside your ear. This doesn’t mean you have […]

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Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info, Tinnitus

Allergies and Their Connection With Tinnitus

Posted on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
man with allergies and tinnitus
06
Jun

Almost everyone has experienced a moment of ringing in the ears — that low, humming sound that seems to come from nowhere and disappears mysteriously. Up to 20% of people […]

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Audiologist, Hearing and Vision, Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info

Tinnitus Management in the Spring: Coping Strategies for the Changing Seasons 

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
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19
May

If you struggle with seasonal allergies and air pressure sensitivity, you may already feel the effects of spring. Unfortunately, the new season can make conditions like tinnitus feel out of […]

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Audiologist, Hearing and Vision, Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info

Protect Your Hearing During Spring Festivals and Outdoor Events

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
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12
Mar

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors again. Flowers are blooming, your favorite musicians are playing, and festivals are everywhere. With the right precautions, you can keep […]

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Seasonal Changes and the Rise in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
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03
Mar

Have you ever experienced dizziness that seemed to come out of nowhere? Imbalance problems like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) affect approximately 20% of U.S. adults every year.  BPPV cases […]

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The Gift of Better Hearing

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Dr. Dewsnup
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30
Dec

The Gift of Better Hearing The holidays allow you to focus on what really matters: spending time and building bonds with your loved ones. However, strengthening those bonds can be […]

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Hearing Aids vs. AirPods Pro 2

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Dr. Dewsnup
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06
Dec

Hearing Aids vs. AirPods Pro 2: Why You Still Need a Hearing Test It’s natural to be interested in new hearing technologies if you have a hearing loss or you […]

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Maximize Your End-of-Year Hearing Care Benefits

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Dr. Dewsnup
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21
Nov

End-of-Year Hearing Care Benefits  Health insurance benefits run on an annual schedule. With each new calendar year, your benefits may change, leaving out some of the hearing care you previously […]

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Comprehensive Guide to Hearing Protection for Musicians

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Dr. Dewsnup
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14
Oct

Hearing Protection for Musicians When you make music, you use your sense of hearing for a greater purpose. You might not be thinking about how loud music affects your hearing […]

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Heart Disease and Hearing Loss

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Dr. Dewsnup
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16
Sep

Having poor cardiovascular health affects every aspect of your life. When your heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of your body, you end up with concerning symptoms. One […]

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    • Meet the Team
    • Audiologists
      • Shanna Dewsnup, Au.D.
      • Matthew Wetmore, Au.D.
      • Hannah Miller, Au.D.
      • Rylee Ellett, Au.D.
      • Payton Brown, Au.D.
    • Neurotologists and ENT Physicians We Trust
      • Shawn Stevens, MD
      • John Macias, MD
      • Robert Bridge, MD
    • Our Mission
    • What is an Audiologist?
    • Insurance Plans & Guidelines
      • Good Faith Estimate
  • Services
    • Telehealth Services and Remote Programming
    • Worry-Free Guarantee
    • Hearing Healthcare
    • Hearing Aid Repairs
    • Pediatric Audiology
    • Retirement Communities
    • Cognitive Screening | Cognivue
    • Diagnostic Vestibular Evaluations
  • Tinnitus
    • Causes of Tinnitus
    • Tinnitus Treatment
  • Hearing Loss
    • How The Ear Works
    • Causes of Hearing Loss
    • Symptoms of Hearing Loss
    • Types of Hearing Loss
    • Degrees of Hearing Loss
    • Living with Hearing Loss
    • Untreated Hearing Loss
    • Treatment and Conditions
    • Pediatric Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss and Dementia
  • Balance
    • Vertigo
    • Ear Crystals – BPPV and Its Affect on Balance
    • Labyrinthitis Symptoms and Treatment
    • Ototoxicity
    • Dizziness
    • Fall Risks
  • Hearing Technology
    • Hearing Aids
      • Brands
        • Starkey
        • Phonak
        • Oticon
        • ReSound
        • Lyric
        • Signia
        • Widex
        • Unitron
    • Hearing Implants
      • Cochlear Implants
        • Cochlear
        • Advanced Bionics
        • Med-El
      • Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
        • Cochlear Baha
        • Oticon Medical Ponto
    • What to Expect
      • Hearing Aid Prices
      • Hearing Aid Styles
      • Importance of Accurate Fittings
      • 5 Steps to Ensure Success
    • Pediatric Hearing Aids
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