If you think you’re being extra hygienic by cleaning the inside of your ears every day with a cotton swab, you might want to take another look at your routine. In a Mayo Clinic Minute program, Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan, a Mayo otorhinolaryngologist, cites a warning from the American Academy of Otolaryngology that you’re probably doing… Continue reading Stop Cleaning Your Ears
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Ear Care 101
Imagine not being able to hear the sound of your child laughing, your favorite song on the radio, or even the person on the other end of the phone. Your ears are responsible for sending sound and balance information to your brain, so it is important that you keep them clean and healthy. The health… Continue reading Ear Care 101
Better Adjustment to Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic illness for older adults. It can impact everyday life and can significantly affect a person’s health and safety if gone untreated. Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss. However, in 2005 more than 325,000 hearing aids, less than four years old were unused according… Continue reading Better Adjustment to Hearing Aids