How to Clean Your Hearing Aid Properly
Your hearing aids are built to last, but they’ll only have a long lifespan if you care for them properly. This involves a thorough daily cleaning. Below we provide an overview of how to clean your hearing aids. Cleaning Tools A cleaning kit can be purchased at PDX ENT or at Brooklyn Pharmacy. Tools include:…
Helpful Tips for Cleaning Earwax Out of Hearing Aids
Earwax has the important jobs of trapping dirt and bacteria as well as lubricating the ear canal to keep the skin from drying out. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. For hearing aid wearers, too much earwax can mean blockages in the hearing aid, leading to sound distortion and…
FAQ for New Hearing Aid Users
Getting your first pair of hearing aids can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. Below is a list of some of the most common questions new hearing aid users ask. How Do Hearing Aids Work? Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that work to amplify sounds so those with hearing loss can hear them. All…
How to Clean the Parts of Your Hearing Aid
Hearing aids come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Once you select the hearing aid that works best for your unique type and degree of hearing loss, it is important to keep the device working well. Below is a breakdown of the different parts of your hearing aids and how to clean them….
A Guide to Hearing Aid Maintenance
Your hearing aids are complex and expensive electronic devices that connect you with the hearing world. In order to keep them working their best, proper maintenance is key. You would never buy a new car only to refuse to ever change the oil, so why would you invest in your hearing health without a maintenance…
How to Care for Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices with many hard-working and moving parts. Since they are your connection to the world around you, making sure they are working well is crucial. Below is a breakdown of how you should clean and care for your hearing aids. The Do’s of Hearing Aid Care Whether you are spending…
Tinnitus Sleep Strategies
Tinnitus suffers can experience a ringing, buzzing or roaring in the ear at any time of day. When lying in a quiet room trying to fall asleep, the sound can become even more noticeable. Unfortunately, that means that many with tinnitus have a hard time falling and staying asleep. Below is a list of some…
Do You Have a Sinus Infection or COVID?
Over the last year scientists have learned more about the novel coronavirus. The more we learn, the most symptoms get added to the list, making it hard to determine if you have been infected with the virus. Being able to tell the difference between a sinus infection and COVID-19 is crucial to determining which medical…
Biggest Facial Plastic Surgery Trends for 2021
After a long year, 2021 is finally here. And with that comes a chance to start over and become a better version of ourselves. One way many people seek to accomplish this is through cosmetic procedures. Below are the top four trends facial plastic surgeons think we will see in 2021. Increase in Piezo Technology…
Do You Have a “Clicky” Ear?
Does your ear ever produce a clicking or popping noise that affects both your hearing and balance? While alarming, there are answers. This is a classic symptom of Eustachian tube dysfunction. What Are Eustachian Tubes? This small tube connects your ears to the back of your throat (known as the nasopharynx) and is responsible for…
