Better Hearing and Speech Month

May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month... an entire month dedicated to two essential communication tools that can be affected by medical conditions.

A 2009 survey by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO - HNS) found that 4 in 5 Americans are concerned about hearing loss due to ear buds. The survey showed that hearing loss is a top medical concern among parents, higher than concerns about asthma, food allergies, or exposure to tobacco smoke. More than 90 percent of parents are very concerned about hearing loss in their children. Find out more about hearing and speech health below.

A Q & A with AAO-HNS Member Expert Barry E. Hirsch, MD, on noise-induced hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing health.

Hearing Information for Adults

Hearing Health and Military Personnel - In honor of Memorial Day, a new resource that highlights the hearing health of our troops.

Noise and Hearing Protection

Your Genes and Hearing

Know the Power of Sound
Unprotected exposure to sounds above 85 decibels for a prolonged period of time can lead to hearing loss. Use this Interactive Loudness Scale to help determine the approximate decibel levels of sounds around you. 

Buying a Hearing Aid

Information on Voice Problems

Hearing Health Public Service Announcement

Hearing Information for Children

Infant Hearing Loss

Childhood Hearing Loss

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children

Cochlear Implants

Tongue Tie (ankyloglossia)

AAO-HNS Helpful Tools

Better Hearing and Speech Month Newsletter - May 2010

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