Glacier ENT & Hearing Wins Best of Flathead Awards
We’re excited to announce that both Glacier Ear, Nose & Throat and Glacier Hearing Services were voted the BEST business in the Flathead in their categories, which were Best Audiologist Office and Best Specialist Surgeons for 2022. Each year, community members have an opportunity to vote for their local favorites as part of the Daily…
Hearing Aid Styles
Open Fit or Receiver in the Canal Technology (RIC) These are two different classes of hearing aids that look very similar. Both have an external portion which hides behind the ear and a very thin tube or wire that delivers the signal to the ear. Both can leave the ear canal substantially to preserve the…
Strategies for Hearing Better in Noise
Directional Microphones The first method of noise reduction is the use of directional microphones. These were available prior to the advent of the digital technology, but digital technology allows us to do more with directional technology. Some hearing aids are able to automatically identify and prioritize sounds coming from the front. This does not eliminate…
Hearing Aid Technology
Hearing aid have been around for a long time and things have changed over the years. Over the last several years advances in digital technology have been integrated into the hearing aids. This has allowed for smaller and more effective hearing aids. There are still size and performance limitations, but the improvements of the last…
Do I Have Hearing Loss?
Answering “Yes” to any one of the questions below may indicate that you have a hearing loss: Do you feel like your hearing is muffled? Do you have to ask people to repeat what they have said? Do you listen to the television or radio at a higher volume than others around you? Do you have trouble…
Audiologists Vs. Hearing Aid Dispensers
Glacier Hearing Services employs only Audiologists as the main providers. When deciding on who you would like to trust with your hearing health, you might be interested in the difference between a hearing aid dispenser and an Audiologist. An Audiologist has obtained their Bachelors Degree and then achieved a Master or Doctorate degree in Audiology….
Hearing Aid Controls & Troubleshooting
Controls:On/Off = battery door open, battery door closedReset settings = open and close battery doorVolume raise = right button/red hearing aid markingVolume lower = left button/blue hearing aid markingVolume changes = quick pressProgram changes = press and hold for 2 seconds and let go Troubleshooting: Check for ear wax in the dome or earmold Change…
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (Pediatric)
This page provides information about the tonsils and adenoids, the reasons surgery may be recommended, risks associated with surgery, and postoperative instructions. What are tonsils and adenoids and why are they removed? Tonsils and adenoids are normal tissues which are part of the immune system. Tonsils are located in the back of the throat near…
Adult Tonsillectomy
This page provides information about the tonsils and surgery of the tonsils including reasons surgery may be recommended, risks associated with surgery, and postoperative instructions. What are tonsils and adenoids and why are they removed? The Tonsils are located in the throat near the base of the tongue. The Adenoids are located in the back…
Outer Ear Infections
External otitis is a condition that occurs when the ear canal becomes inflamed. The ear canal is the part of the ear that leads from to the ear drum (figure 1). External otitis can develop as a result of an infection, allergy, or skin problem. “Swimmer’s ear” is the name for external otitis that occurs…