It is estimated that over 30 million Americans in the United States have some form of hearing loss. Unfortunately, only about 1 in 10 people who need them use hearing aids. Surveys have shown that it’s not about the cost; the main reason people avoid getting hearing aids is due to one of the many […]

For many, summertime means fun in the sun, water, and outdoors in general. Getting out in the fresh air and physical activities can do wonders to shake off the memories of cold weather, months gone. As exciting as the warmer weather can be, it can also be very tough on hearing aids. Like many devices […]

Swimmer’s ear, also called otitis externa by doctors, is a common infection of the outer portion of the ear canal. While simmer’s ear is mainly associated with activities involving pools, the truth is that any contaminated water that enters the ear canal can lead to infections of this type. Even though swimmer’s ear can affect […]