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180 – Earwax & Hearing Loss in Older Adults

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180 - Earwax & Hearing Loss in Older Adults
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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD, about what older adults should know about earwax, hearing loss, and safe earwax removal.

They cover:

  • Introduction to earwax and hearing loss
  • What is earwax
  • Earwax and aging
  • How earwax affects hearing
  • Safe home earwax removal: what to know first
  • Shower rinsing and earwax prevention
  • Over-the-counter earwax drops
  • Why cotton swabs and ear tools can be risky
  • How audiology professionals remove earwax
  • Earwax and hearing aids
  • Final tips from Dr. Cliff Olson

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