5 TIPS
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
BETTER HEARING
SPONSORED CONTENT
for hearing
your best this
fall and winter
F
or the upcoming National Protect Your Hearing Month in
October, HearWell Center offers five tips to set your ears
and hearing up for success now and into the winter:
1. LIMIT MOISTURE Mild respiratory infections are common
in fall and winter, so if you develop a cold, take care to keep
water out of the ears. Fluid buildup might occur, depending
on illness severity and other factors, but introducing extra
moisture into the ear canal won’t help. If earaches develop,
address them quickly with a doctor’s appointment to help
prevent further damage.
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Improvements * With Hearing Loss Treatment
36%
saw mental
health improve
56%
saw relations at
home improve
48%
saw quality of
life improve
40%
saw relations with
loved ones improve
*Of hearing aid wearers in a study sponsored by the National Council on Aging
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Dr. Suzanne Yoder, Au.D.
Owner & Doctor of Audiology
2. BRING BATTERIES Low temperatures affect the
functioning of nearly all battery-powered electronics —
many smartphones, for example, will turn off or won’t last as
long when exposed to extreme cold — so always keep extra
hearing aid batteries on hand.
3. WIPE DEVICES Hearing aids are somewhat protected
by body heat but still need to be cared for properly when
worn outside. To prevent damage from moisture such as
snow, sweat, and condensation, wipe down the battery
compartment and your devices with a warm, dry cloth
at least once daily, and store your aids in a dehumidifier
overnight.
4. AVOID WIND Heard of exostosis? Also known as “surfer’s
ear,” it involves an overgrowth of bone in the ear canal due to
repeated cold water and wind exposure. The condition makes
it hard for the ear to naturally remove earwax and can lead to
buildup, pain, infection, and hearing loss. Surgery can reverse
the problem, but prevention — protecting the head with a
thick wool hat, for example, and wearing earmuffs — is best.
5. BEWARE TINNITUS Online searches for tinnitus —
that ringing, buzzing, clicking, or humming in the ears —
are most popular in wintertime, research has shown. It’s
unclear whether this means tinnitus worsens during the
colder months. Chillier temps, however, can mean reduced
circulation to extremities such as the ears, which may
exacerbate the ringing. Wearing warm head coverings when
outdoors, staying indoors on blustery days, and limiting
exposure to icy conditions can help.
This Industry Insight was written by Dr. Suzanne Yoder, Au.D. HearWell Center
412.254.8934; [email protected], www.hearwellcenter.com.
About HearWell Center — HearWell Center is a full-service,
independently owned audiology practice proud to be
bringing better hearing to the people of Pittsburgh since
2007. HearWell Center, located in Forest Hills, is a hearing
care practice that has helped over 1,000 patients with
their hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders — and offers
state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and expert fitting of
hearing technology.
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