Ear hygiene
True or false.
You should use cotton swabs to clean the inside of your ear
False. Cotton swabs can push ear eax further into the ear and cause damage.
If you keep turning the TV up louder than others like, should you get checked?
Yes.
True or False
Hearing aids are always big and noticeable.
False – Modern ones are small and discreet.
True or False: Sound can always travel through the ear canal?
False, swelling and blockages can prevent sound from moving through the ear canal
True of False: There is only one type of hearing aid?
False, There are many different types of hearing aids, and each is customized for patient needs
You are at a concert what should you wear to protect your ears ?
Earbuds.
Name one sign you may need a hearing test.
Asking people to repeat themselves, ringing in ears, difficulty hearing phone, etc.
Why do some people avoid hearing aids?
They feel embarrassed, think it means they’re “old,” or worry they don’t work.
What part of the ear is your eardrum located?
Middle Ear
Which hearing device can I get over the counter at a local pharmacy?
Personal Sounds Amplifiers (PSAPs)
Why is it important to keep your ears dry?
To prevent infections.
True or False
Sudden hearing loss should be checked right away.
True.
What’s one benefit of using hearing aids?
Better communication, independence, safety, less isolation.
What three sections is the ear divided into?
The outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear
What is one of the hearing device treatments that requires surgery?
Cochlear Implant, Middle Ear Implant, or Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
What body function helps clear the ears of waxy build up?
Chewing
What is the spiral shaped organ that attaches to the auditory nerve in the ear called?
The Cochlea
Name two of the devices we saw that were helpful to people struggling with hearing loss in ways other than enhancing hearing.
Vibrating Bed Alarm, Shake N Wake, Visual Doorbell, Visual Smoke Detector, Programmable Light Bulb
What Problems can using cotton swabs create?
Cotton Swabs like Q-Tips can impact wax or harm the eardrum
What part of the brain houses the auditory processing center?
Temporal Lobe
Why is it important to get treatment when you are experiencing hearing loss?
To maintain good quality of life and avoid future complications such as worsening symptoms or risk of social isolation.