Function & Anatomy
What are the 2 functions of the ear?
Hearing and balance
Where did Dr. Megan graduate from?
University of Maryland
This famous composer began to lose his hearing in his 20's, it became worse over time leaving him deaf. Likely caused by typhoid fever or lead poisoning.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Everyone over the age of ___ should get their hearing checked.
60
We hear with our _____ and listen with our _____.
ears
brain
What is Dr. Megan's dog name?
Titus
This former US president was fit for his first set of hearing aids in 1997, while serving as commander in chief.
Bill Clinton
What are 3 causes of hearing loss?
Exposure to loud noise, natural aging, heredity, head injury, ototoxic medication, and illness
What should you use to remove ear wax?
What should you not use to remove ear wax?
Do's: ear wax drops and professional cleaning
Don'ts: cotton swabs and ear candles
What is Lauren's dog's name?
This Academy Award Winner, host of The View (also an actress and comedian), began wearing hearing aids in 2015.
Whoopi Goldberg
What are 3 signs of hearing loss?
misunderstanding people, turning the TV or radio up, cannot hear high pitched sounds, asking people to repeat themselves, difficulties on the phone, ringing in the ear, speaking loudly, problems in noisy environments
Where is the ear drum located?
Middle ear
What is Annapolis's unofficial title?
The sailing capital of the US.
The famous actor noticed hearing loss and ringing in the ears after an on-set explosion, while filming a Star Trek movie.
William Shatner
Those with untreated hearing loss are ___ times more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's & Dementia later in life.
5
What is the name of the snail shaped structure that is the organ of hearing?
The Cochlea
What sporting event are the Naval Academy and St Johns College known for?
Croquet
This legendary guitarist struggles with hearing loss and tinnitus. Publicly opened up about his struggle in 2018.
Eric Clapton
Approximately how many American's suffer with hearing loss?
48 million