How Do You Get a Free Hearing Test in Sioux Falls?

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If you’re searching for a free hearing test in Sioux Falls, Stanford Hearing offers comprehensive evaluations at no cost. We believe your hearing health matters. Early diagnosis can protect your well-being, and screening is the first step toward clarity. Let’s explain everything you need to know about testing, treatment options, and how to schedule your…

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Fireworks May Cause Hearing Damage

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Summer celebrations and fireworks go hand-in-hand. But did you know fireworks can cause hearing damage in just one blast? It’s true—even short exposures to extremely loud sounds can harm your ears permanently. At Stanford Hearing in Sioux Falls, we care deeply about your hearing health. That’s why we’re sharing the facts, risks, and protection strategies…

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6 Apps for Tinnitus Relief

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Updated June 2026 If your ears ring, buzz, or hiss with no outside source, you know how draining it gets. The good news is that the right apps for tinnitus relief can give you a measure of control, often within minutes. They cannot cure tinnitus, because nothing can yet. What they can do is make…

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Understand CROS Hearing Aids

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Updated June 2026 When one ear hears well and the other does not, CROS hearing aids may help. These systems route sound from your weaker side to your better ear. You stop missing half the conversation, and daily life feels balanced again. CROS hearing aids do not fix the weaker ear. They restore your awareness…

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Selecting the Best Hearing Aid Domes

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Updated June 2026 The best hearing aid domes are not something you pick off a shelf. They are the ones fitted to your ears, your hearing loss, and your day. The right dome means clearer sound, less feedback, and all-day comfort. A wrong one undoes even a great hearing aid. This guide shows how we…

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Common Medications That Can Affect Your Hearing

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Most people watch a new prescription for drowsiness or nausea, not hearing changes. Yet common medications and hearing loss share a closer link than most people expect. A few everyday drugs, plus newer weight-loss medications, can quietly affect the inner ear. This guide covers which drugs carry risk and what to do if your hearing…

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Using Your Diet To Lower Tinnitus Risk

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Short Version: Diet alone will not cure tinnitus, but the right pattern can help lower tinnitus risk over time. Favor fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and good hydration, and go easy on excess caffeine and sodium. Pair those changes with hearing care, noise protection, and stress management for the biggest difference. Updated June 2026 That ringing…

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Understand the Odd Sounds Your Ears Are Making

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Updated June 2026 Have you noticed odd sounds your ears are making lately? You are not alone. Ringing, buzzing, whooshing, clicking, crackling, a flutter that comes and goes. Most of these are harmless and pass on their own. A few are your ears asking for a closer look. This guide helps you tell which is…

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Five Reasons You Should Rethink Hearing Aids

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Hearing aids have evolved dramatically, offering more than just improved sound quality. They now enhance your lifestyle, improve brain health, and provide advanced technology that adapts to your needs. Here are five reasons to rethink hearing aids and how they can benefit you.   1. How Hearing Loss Affects the Brain   Untreated hearing loss…

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The Impact of Meniere’s Disease on Hearing and Balance

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Updated June 2026 Meniere’s disease can turn an ordinary day upside down with sudden vertigo and shifting hearing. It is a chronic inner ear disorder. There is no cure, yet the symptoms can be managed. In our clinics, we focus on the hearing and balance side. We also coordinate with your doctor on the rest.…

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