Did you know that we are at risk for potential hearing damage almost every day? To bring awareness to the importance of hearing protection, the National Institute of Health has named October National Protect Your Hearing Month. Here are some facts from a report by the NIH: 5 out of 10 young people listen to music at a volume that is too loud! Studies have suggested that 13 to 18 percent of U.S. teens have signs of possible hearing loss from noise. 4 out of 10 people are aroun

As an Audiologist I get asked this question almost daily, "How do I clean my ears at home?". Let me start by telling you what NOT to do: Do NOT use an ear candle. These candles or “auricular cones” actually received a warning from the FDA in 2010 for a risk of burns to the head and face and for ear trauma. Believe me; you don’t want to sustain a burn to your ear. Click here to read the full article. Do NOT use a bobby pen, car key, or any other foreign body to clean your ears