Better Hearing and Speech Month

Ensure Better Hearing and Speech . . .
See an ear, nose, and throat specialist for a medical diagnosis of all communication disorders.

May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month... an entire month dedicated to two essential communication tools that can be affected by medical conditions. Read our fact sheets to learn more about how to care for your hearing and speech and when to seek medical attention: 

Memorial Day - Hearing Health of our Troops

Healthy Veteran Resources - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Fact Sheet - National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Tinnitus Fact Sheet - American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Locate a Tinnitus Self-Help Group- American Tinnitus Association

AAO-HNS Highlights Hearing Health of Our Troops - Press Release

Adults

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

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 2008

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