Monthly Archives: July 2011

One Good Earbud: not just for those with hearing loss!!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Individuals relying on traditional earbuds or headphones to listen to music with only one ear often complain about sound quality.  In this situation, using a typical mono and/or stereo earbud in one ear rather than two results in the loss of one of the two … Continue reading →

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Recharging Desiccants for Hearing Aid Dehumidifiers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

With the hot summer months in full swing, hearing instrument wearers rely on dehumidifiers to remove damaging moisture that inherently builds up within hearing aids.  Prior to retiring for the night, hearing aids should be cleaned, disinfected and then placed in a dehumidifier, on top of the desiccant, … Continue reading →

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Ear Saver!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Want to help prevent hearing damage that can easily occur from listening to loud music with an iPod, MP3 player, or Walkman at unsafe volume levels?  Check out the new Mack’s® EarSaver™, an inexpensive adapter designed to reduce the output of standard earphones or … Continue reading →

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OTC wax removal drops – guest post by Bob Kemp

Posted on July 6, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

In the early 1970’s, in an attempt to allow faster approval of over-the-counter (OTC)  pharmaceutical preparations, the FDA created what is referred to as the “OTC Monograph”.  The monograph lists types of products and corresponding ingredients that could be used in … Continue reading →

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