Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg

Finding Lost Hearing Aids

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One of my patients shared a helpful event with me. He had knocked his hearing aids out of his ears into the grass. It was late. Visibility was poor. Luckily his hearing aids were connected to his mobile phone via Bluetooth. He had the hearing aid app with find my hearing aids; however, that only works for a general area. His son suggested that he turn the music that he streams up as loud as possible so that they could “hear” the hearing aids. It worked! They were able to find the hearing … [Read more...]

Act to Expand Medicare for Hearing Aids

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This is an important Act presented by US Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee to Expand Medicare to include Hearing Aids and Exams. According to an article in The Hearing Review, there is mounting evidence that indicates the importance of dental, vision, and hearing health to overall health, as outlined in findings in a 2018 Commonwealth Fund Report. Hearing – Among all Medicare beneficiaries, 75% who needed a hearing aid did not have … [Read more...]

Cleaning Ear Wax

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I get A LOT of questions about ear wax! Did you know that your ears are self-cleaning? 😮 Pores in your ear canal produce ear wax and tiny hairs called cilia push it out of the ear canal naturally. So next time you think about using a Q-Tip, don’t do it! ❌ Audiologists are trained in wax removal and can ensure your ear canals are clear! When was the last time you had your ears cleaned? We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, … [Read more...]

Tips on Getting Water out of Ears

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Great article on 'How to Get Water out of my Ears?' by Healthy Hearing staff writer, Debbie Clason. Playing in the water can be fun for people of all ages. While summer is a great time to enjoy swimming to its fullest, all of the splashing around can occasionally lead to water getting trapped in your ears. Symptoms include a feeling of fullness in the ear canal and a sensation that water is jostling around in your ear. It can happen in one or both ears. When the water doesn’t trickle out … [Read more...]

Maizie – Good Citizen Award

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Congratulations to Maizie for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award So proud of our Mascot Maisie! We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, hearing aid apps or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can help you. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have any questions about your hearing, feel free to give us a call … [Read more...]

Does COVID-19 cause hearing loss?

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Does COVID-19 cause hearing loss or tinnitus (noises in the ears)? As a Doctor of Audiology I make time to stay up to date on new and emerging data regarding COVID-19 and its effects on the auditory system. At the present moment, there is no formal data that suggests contracting COVID-19 leads to hearing loss or tinnitus. However, I have seen how tinnitus can be exacerbated by factors such as stress, lack of sleep, and unhealthy diet- all of which occurred during the pandemic. Did you … [Read more...]

Hearing and Spring Allergies

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Did you know that springtime allergies can affect your hearing? Another great article in Healthy Hearing by Joy Victory titled: Spring allergies and weather changes: Are your ears ready? For all of the joys spring brings us, from the first crocuses emerging to feeling the warmth of the sun on our skin for the first time in months, it also brings rain, erratic temperature shifts and seasonal allergies. All of which can play havoc with your ears and hearing. Changes in Barometric … [Read more...]

Hearing Aids – Tax Deductible?

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We are coming up on our Tax Deadline, which is normally April 15th, but this year the IRS has extended the filing and payment deadline to May 17th. But the big question everyone wants to know is: Are my hearing aids tax deductible? In a great article in Healthy Hearing by Debbie Clason, it states: Many of your medical expenses are considered eligible deductions by the federal government. Since hearing loss is considered a medical condition and hearing aids are medical devices regulated … [Read more...]

What’s Too Loud?

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Great article in Healthy Hearing, "How Loud is Too Loud?" by Managing Editor Joy Victory. When your hearing is subjected to loud noise—whether as a brief explosion of sound, or over a longer period of time—it can damage the delicate structures of your inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss. This is known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and while it’s not reversible, it is preventable. How loud is too loud? It all depends on three things: How loud is the sound? How far away is … [Read more...]

Apps for Hearing Aids

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Did you know that there are a number of Apps available for Hearing Aids? Doorbells, washing machines, refrigerators, and sound systems have smartphone apps these days. So it should come as no surprise that many hearing aids also have apps associated with them. In an article in Healthy Hearing, Madeleine Burry shares information about Hearing Aid Apps. “Apps are how we live our lives now,” says Shannon Basham, AuD, senior director of audiology and education at Phonak, which makes … [Read more...]