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. Turing the tv up louder than others like can indicate hearing loss and should be checked with your doctor.
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
True.
What’s one benefit of using hearing aids?
Better communication, independence, safety, less isolation. decrease risk of dementia.
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