Hearing Loss
Hearing loss care at Peak ENT
Hearing loss can happen gradually or suddenly, but no matter how it starts, it can deeply affect your relationships, focus, safety, and quality of life. At Peak ENT, we specialize in identifying the cause of your hearing changes and providing personalized solutions to help you reconnect with the sounds that matter most.
Whether you’re missing pieces of conversation, struggling in noisy environments, or concerned about your child’s hearing, our team of ENT specialists and audiologists is here to help, with expert diagnostics and compassionate care.
Signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss isn’t always obvious at first. You might notice small frustrations that grow over time or changes others point out before you do.
Common signs include:
- Frequently asking people to repeat themselves
- Difficulty hearing in noisy settings or on the phone
- Turning up the volume on the TV or radio
- Feeling like others are mumbling or speaking too softly
- Trouble understanding conversations, especially in groups
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Withdrawing from social situations due to frustration
If these symptoms sound familiar, it’s time to schedule a hearing evaluation.
Causes of hearing loss
Hearing loss can affect one or both ears, and it may be temporary or permanent. It can result from:
- Aging (presbycusis)
- Noise exposure at work or during recreation
- Earwax buildup or ear infections
- Eardrum damage or fluid in the middle ear
- Otosclerosis (stiffening of middle ear bones)
- Meniere’s disease or other inner ear conditions
- Head trauma or sudden sensorineural loss
- Genetics or birth-related factors
At Peak ENT, we perform in-depth hearing assessments to identify the type, cause, and degree of your hearing loss — and offer targeted treatment based on your needs.
What is an ear infection?
We begin with a comprehensive hearing exam, which may include:
- Pure tone audiometry
- Speech recognition tests
- Tympanometry (middle ear function)
- Otoacoustic emissions testing (for infants or hard-to-test individuals)
- Imaging or bloodwork, if necessary, to investigate underlying causes
Once we’ve diagnosed the issue, we create a custom care plan that may include:
Non-surgical solutions:
- Removal of impacted earwax or fluid
- Medications for infections or inflammation
- Custom-fitted hearing aids for sensorineural hearing loss
- Counseling and education on communication strategies
Advanced interventions:
- Surgical repair of ear structures or eardrum
- Cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing devices (in collaboration with specialists)
- Ongoing audiology care and device adjustments
Pediatric hearing care
Hearing loss in children can affect language development, learning, and social interaction. At Peak ENT, we offer gentle, effective care for kids with hearing challenges—from newborn screenings to hearing aid fittings and surgical interventions.
Why choose Peak ENT?
- Board-certified ENT physicians and audiologists
- In-office hearing testing and device fittings
- Care for both adults and children
- Same-day and next-day appointments available
- Personalized, compassionate care focused on lasting results
Don’t let hearing loss hold you back
Whether your hearing loss is mild, moderate, or advanced, we can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. At Peak ENT, we’re here to restore more than your hearing—we’re here to help you reconnect with life.