I get A LOT of questions about ear wax! Did you know that your ears are self-cleaning? ???? Pores in your ear canal produce ear wax and tiny hairs called cilia push it out of the ear canal naturally. So next time you think about using a Q-Tip, don’t do it! ❌ Audiologists are trained in wax removal and can ensure your ear canals are clear! When was the last time you had your ears cleaned? We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
What’s the difference in getting Hearing Aids from a Doctor vs online?
What makes buying hearing aids from Broadwater Hearing Care different than going online, a warehouse club, or drug store? This is probably the most common question asked by my patients. Believe me when I say, I understand. Hearing aids are a big investment and you want to make sure you’ve done your research. However, I explain to my patients that the job of an audiologist is not to “sell a product”. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life by hearing your best...and one of … [Read more...]
Tips on Getting Water out of Ears
Great article on 'How to Get Water out of my Ears?' by Healthy Hearing staff writer, Debbie Clason. Playing in the water can be fun for people of all ages. While summer is a great time to enjoy swimming to its fullest, all of the splashing around can occasionally lead to water getting trapped in your ears. Symptoms include a feeling of fullness in the ear canal and a sensation that water is jostling around in your ear. It can happen in one or both ears. When the water doesn’t trickle out … [Read more...]
Maizie – Good Citizen Award
Congratulations to Maizie for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award So proud of our Mascot Maisie! We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, hearing aid apps or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can help you. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have any questions about your hearing, feel free to give us a call at … [Read more...]
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
There has been a lot of information in the news about over-the-counter hearing aids. While this may be a good idea for some, most people who need hearing aids really need the help of an audiologist to get the most out of their devices. A hearing test that you complete online in your kitchen is not going to be as accurate as a test done in the proper environment by a professional trained to test hearing. It does make a difference. You may not be saving any money. The prices of online … [Read more...]