Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

Prevent Hearing Loss

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Did you know that noise induced hearing loss is preventable? 15% of Americans between the ages of 20 to 69 and 60% of military personnel have noise induced hearing loss. Unfortunately we live in a very noisy society that seems to think louder is better. It is much better to prevent hearing loss than treat it. Once hearing is damaged, it will never be the same, even with the best hearing aids available. Hearing protection is a must for many situations. We have all been to restaurants … [Read more...]

Why Am I So Angry?

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I often see new patients who are dealing with a lot of anger due to hearing issues. The whole family is generally angry. When a person “mishears”, it can cause a lot of grief for everyone. “He said …” “No, I didn’t.” “Yes, you did.” I have heard from married couples that are on the verge of divorce simply because one person cannot hear. A hearing loss is no reason to break up a family. By identifying the cause and treating it, a happier family can exist. I also frequently see families that … [Read more...]

Equalize Ear Pressure when Flying

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Most scuba divers are very aware that they have to equalize their ear pressure as they dive. The rest of us don’t think much about it unless you happen to be flying and your ears block. It can be very painful. If you have an upper respiratory infection or allergies, you will be more likely to have problems when flying or traveling through the mountains. Sometimes, chewing gum is enough to relieve the blockage. In many instances it isn’t. If you will be flying and are susceptible to ear … [Read more...]

Men’s Health Month

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June is Men's Health month and we are encouraging all men to get a routine hearing test as a part of your health regimen for a healthy lifestyle. Did you know that men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss than women? Here are 5 reasons you want to get a hearing test: 1. Your hearing may say something about your heart. Hearing health and Cardiovascular are linked. 2. Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes. Those 60 and younger are at greater risk. 3. … [Read more...]

Summertime Vacation Hearing tips

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The long hot days of summer have arrived. There are a few things that you can do to keep your hearing aids in good working order. If you are a frequent beachgoer, bring a hearing aid case to put your hearing aids into while you swim. The hearing aids should then be placed inside a beach bag that can be zipped closed. We have a patient who thought he put his hearing aids into his bag, they were never seen again. Please take extra care. Most hearing aids today are water resistant. That does … [Read more...]

Silence

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Silence can reduce stress and relax the body. Our society today seems to be telling us that loud is better. There is noise everywhere. A few years ago, while at a conference, I had the opportunity to hear a speaker talk about silence and how difficult it is to find a place with no created human sounds. Since then, I actively look for silent places. I have found a few, while on vacations. The most remote was in Tombstone Territorial Park in the Yukon Territory. There were no sounds, except … [Read more...]

Great Client Testimonial

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It's always wonderful when a patient sends me a great Testimonial - here's one from Karen: "My hearing loss started as a small child and progressively worsened as I aged. About thirty years ago, I was fitted with an in the ear hearing aid. That experience lasted approximately one month. It was awful!! The sound of the dishwasher, silverware, paper, etc. just about drove me to distraction. 'Oh, it is just an adjustment period, you'll get used to it.' That was what was being said. Then the … [Read more...]

Locked Hearing Aids

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Did you know that when you get hearing aids at Costco, Sam’s Club and from some providers, like Audigy, the hearing aids are locked? What this means is that the software in the hearing aid is locked, so that you cannot just take your hearing aids wherever you would like for service. This may never be a problem, or it could turn into a huge problem. If you are like many of my patients who live somewhere else in the summer, you may not be able to get your hearing aids serviced if you have a … [Read more...]

How hearing aids give you a great return on your investment

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If you’re one of the nearly 40 million Americans who suffer with hearing loss, maybe it’s time to consider investing in your hearing health. Research shows that the rewards can be substantial. In fact, identifying and addressing hearing loss has been shown to positively influence virtually every aspect of an individual’s life, helping people personally, professionally and even financially. New technological advances have revolutionized hearing aids in recent years. Today’s hearing aids can … [Read more...]