Were you ever told “Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear”? Although this is sage advice, we still hear the question, “Is it ok to clean my ears with cotton swabs”? Here are reasons why putting a...
Calling Physicians and Health Care Providers
In most medical practices, hearing is usually not on the radar for patient care. If you are the exception, I applaud you. Sadly, when the hearing loss box gets checked in a case history, there is often no recommendation made...
They’re Your Ears. Take Care of Them.
Do you use ear protection when listening to live music or when you are exposed to loud sounds? If you don’t protect your ears, you really should. Hearing loss caused by anything excessively loud is preventable. Years ago I damaged...
Love Your Ears
Your ears deserve attention. After all, hearing is one of your most important senses and if you think about it, hearing connects us to the world. Our ears allow us to stay safe in our environment. Hearing the blast of...
Yes, I’m an Audiologist
When I dropped off lab coats at the cleaner this week, I was greeted by a new employee. As he unloaded my bundle he pretended to give himself a shot in the backside, and then asked me where I worked....
Use It, Don’t Lose It
As we age, there are so many changes to our bodies, ears included. Most often, hearing loss sneaks up on us. We are usually the last ones to notice that we need help. Someone asked me the other day, “Why...
AI at Your Ears? The Future’s Here!
We’re Talking Hearing Tech Powered With Artificial Intelligence When thinking about the conveniences artificial intelligence can bring, innovations such as Netflix — a film- and TV-streaming service that can learn and make recommendations based on individual viewing preferences — might...
Calling all Audiologists. The future is bright!
Rumor has it that private practice audiology is dying. Don’t let the naysayers get in your head. Yes, there are not enough Au.D. graduates and we need more students interested in the profession. It is also true that many of...
Sound Voids
I heard you but have no idea what you said. Ever have a conversation that went this way? Q: “Is your watch accurate?” A: “Yes, I have plenty of of legroom.” That was my daughter and I in the car...
It’s All Connected: Surprising Ways Your Health Affects Your Hearing
In honor of World Health Day on April 7, 2019, let’s take a look at some surprising ways your physical health can impact your hearing health. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, consider asking your physician or dentist...