BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group

BergerHenry ENT Specialty Group For over 40 years, Berger Henry ENT has provided advanced ENT care to the Philadelphia community.

We rely on accessible office locations, smart technology, and a team of talented board-certified otolaryngologists and a caring support staff. We are Board Certified Otolaryngologists and attending surgeons at Abington Surgical Center, Blue Bell Surgical Center, Chestnut Hill, and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

5 Tips for Managing Nasal DrynessWhile post-nasal drip produces excess mucus, some people experience the opposite: a dry...
10/03/2025

5 Tips for Managing Nasal Dryness

While post-nasal drip produces excess mucus, some people experience the opposite: a dry, irritated nose. It might seem less noticeable than a runny one, yet nasal dryness can be surprisingly uncomfortable — causing headaches, facial pressure, sinus irritation, and even nosebleeds in more severe cases.

Also known as rhinitis sicca, nasal dryness is often the result of a cold or allergy but can also be due to your environment. While you’re waiting for your cold to resolve or for allergy season to mercifully come to an end, try these tips to make your nasal dryness a little more bearable.

How to Relieve Nasal Dryness
1. Use a saline nasal spray or irrigation system
Commercially available nasal cleansing products such as sprays and irrigation systems are easily accessible and inexpensive. Nasal rinses are non-medicated and consist of sterile saline, which restores moisture to your nasal passages while flushing out dust, allergens, and other irritants.

2. Set up a humidifier
If your environment lacks humidity the logical solution is to… move to Hawaii. But if that’s not an option, consider a humidifier to return moisture to the air, which can help to alleviate the symptoms of a dry nose. However, be careful about regular cleaning, as a poorly maintained humidifier is prone to developing mold and this is unhelpful for allergies.

3. Avoid allergens and irritants
Nasal dryness can often be associated with allergies. A good general principle of managing allergies is to avoid the allergens that trigger your symptoms. Hopefully you’ve figured out your allergens by now but if you haven’t, consider whether any of the following common irritants may be causing your symptoms of a dry and irritated nose:
• Animal dander
• Dust
• Molds
• Grass pollens
• Smoke
• Chemical vapors

4. Stay hydrated
With the average human body being made of about 60% water, it’s no surprise that our water intake is essential for healthy function. This includes your nasal passages, so don’t forget that water bottle.

5. Try a nasal moisturizer
A nasal gel or even something bland like petroleum jelly can provide a protective barrier. Dab a small amount around the inside of your nasal passages using a Q-tip. Nasal gels from your local drugstore will come with instructions (which you should follow).
If using petroleum jelly, this remedy is safe when used in small amounts and not too frequently. On rare occasions, it may cause problems if it gets into your lungs.

For persistent or particularly severe nasal dryness, consider scheduling an appointment with a Berger Henry ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Infrequently, these cases may be associated with an autoimmune disease known as Sjogren’s syndrome, or atrophic rhinitis, a chronic condition involving deterioration of the mucosal lining of the nose.

Managing Allergies at School: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids SafeWorried about allergies at school? Discover how to ed...
09/02/2025

Managing Allergies at School: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe

Worried about allergies at school? Discover how to educate your child, work with teachers, and reduce risks for a safer school year.

Sending your child to school is a big milestone, but for parents of children with allergies, it can feel overwhelming. At home, you control the environment. At school, your child becomes one of many, relying on teachers, staff, and peers to help keep them safe. With food and environmental allergies on the rise, it’s important to plan ahead, communicate clearly, and empower your child with the tools they need.

Allergies in Children Are on the Rise
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, up to 8% of children in the U.S. have food allergies, and nearly 40% of those children have experienced a severe reaction. Allergies can range from seasonal triggers like pollen or dust to serious food allergens such as peanuts, dairy, or shellfish. Anaphylaxis—the most severe reaction—can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Studies show that about one in four severe allergic reactions at school occur in children who had no previous allergy diagnosis, which highlights the importance of widespread staff awareness and training.

Preparing Your Child for School with Allergies
The first step is teaching your child about their allergies in an age-appropriate way. While a five-year-old won’t understand immune system mechanics, they can learn which foods or substances make them feel sick. Encourage your child to never accept food from others unless it’s from a trusted adult who knows their allergies. Role-play responses like “thank you, but I can’t have that” so they feel comfortable speaking up. It’s also helpful to remind them that sharing is great in most situations, but not when it comes to food or drinks.

Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Help
At home, your child knows to come to you when something feels wrong. At school, they need to know how to find help quickly. Teach them where the nurse’s office is located and how to identify a teacher, cafeteria staff, or playground monitor when they’re not in the classroom. Research shows that while nearly half of severe reactions start in the classroom, about 20% occur in the cafeteria and 10% on the playground. Practice talking through early symptoms—itching, tingling in the mouth, a tight chest—and what action they should take. Encourage them to speak up, even if the symptoms seem small.

Partnering with Teachers and Staff
Before the school year begins, schedule a meeting with the school nurse and your child’s teacher. Provide written documentation from your child’s allergist or ENT doctor, including their allergy action plan. Review what symptoms may look like in your child—children often describe reactions in unique ways, like “my tongue feels hairy” or “my mouth tastes funny.” In some cases, changes in behavior—sudden quietness, irritability, or scratching at the mouth—may be the earliest warning signs. Make sure staff understand how your child expresses discomfort. Share details about prescribed medications, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, and confirm where these medications will be stored and who is trained to administer them.

Reducing Risks at School
Even with good planning, exposure risks can occur in unexpected places. Food allergens may appear in classroom projects using recycled packaging, craft supplies like playdough, or musical instruments that are shared among students. Outdoor activities can pose risks from insect stings. Discuss strategies with school staff to minimize these risks—such as offering non-food rewards for good behavior, supervising snack times closely, and designating allergen-safe zones in the cafeteria. The more proactive you are in outlining potential hazards, the safer your child will be.

Partnering With Your Child’s Doctor
As part of back-to-school readiness, schedule a check-up with your child’s ENT doctor or allergist. Medications may need dose adjustments as your child grows, and it’s a good time to renew prescriptions or update emergency action plans. If your child also has asthma, make sure their asthma management plan is current, since asthma can increase the risk of severe reactions. Schools often require documentation from a physician, so having everything updated before the first day ensures a smoother start.

Advocating for Your Child
Ultimately, you are your child’s best advocate. Don’t hesitate to speak up if something at school feels unsafe, whether it’s a cafeteria practice, playground risk, or classroom activity. Although allergies are common—affecting millions of American children—not all schools are equally prepared to manage them. By educating your child, collaborating with school staff, and staying in close contact with healthcare providers, you can create a safe environment that allows your child to thrive both academically and socially.

How Do Allergy Shots Work?If you’re an allergy sufferer, you probably know there are a number of ways you can manage you...
07/18/2025

How Do Allergy Shots Work?

If you’re an allergy sufferer, you probably know there are a number of ways you can manage your allergies. One is to just put up with it and make sure you carry a big box of Kleenex wherever you go. Another approach is with natural remedies. Some people may find that antihistamine tablets, eye drops, or steroid nasal sprays are the way to go.

Or, you can play the long game with allergy shots.

What are allergy shots?
Also known as allergy immunotherapy, allergy shots are a long-term treatment approach to minimizing your reaction to allergens. And by long-term, we mean these shots can be effective for over 5 years. They can be effective at alleviating the symptoms of many different types of allergies as well as preventing the development of new allergies, particularly in children.

An allergy shot can be useful for different types of allergic diseases, including:
• Asthma
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Eczema

Common allergens that trigger many of these reactions include:
• Grasses and pollens
• Molds
• Dust mites
• Pet dander
• Insect venom
• Cockroaches

Allergy shots are not suitable for treating food or drug allergies.

How do allergy shots work?
An allergic reaction is a hyped-up response from your body’s immune system when it encounters a harmless substance, known as the allergen. This immune response results in all those symptoms, from a runny and congested nose, to itchy eyes, itchy skin, swelling, and constricted airways.

The goal of allergy shots is to coach the body to not overreact when it comes into contact with an allergen. This is done by introducing the allergen(s) in small, friendly but increasing doses via an injection. The idea is that over time, your body will build a tolerance to the allergen(s).

Prior to starting the therapy, your Berger Henry allergy doctor needs to determine what you’re allergic to. This typically involves a skin test or a blood test.

There are two phases to allergy shots:

The build-up phase
This is the first stage, which occurs over 3 to 6 months. During the build-up phase, you receive an allergy shot between 1 to 3 times a week, with the dose of the allergen increasing a tiny bit each time.

The maintenance phase
Once the effective dose of allergen in your shots has been achieved, you enter the maintenance phase. Your allergy doctor determines the best maintenance dose for you based on how sensitive you are to the allergen and how you progressed during the build-up phase. The maintenance phase involves a shot every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 5 years (told you this was the long game). While many people find their allergy symptoms improving slightly during the build-up phase, it can take up to a year into the maintenance phase to notice significant relief from your allergies.

Do allergy shots really work?
For many people, yes. Allergy shots can provide long-lasting relief from their allergy symptoms even once the maintenance phase has finished. However, others may find their symptoms return once they’ve stopped receiving the shots.

If your allergy shot therapy didn’t work as well as you had hoped, it may be due to a number of factors, including:

• Being exposed to particularly high levels of the allergen in your environment

• The allergy shot dose not being increased sufficiently to challenge your immune system

• You are allergic to allergens not included in the shots

Allergy shots are not for everyone. Children under 5 years old are not recommended to undergo this therapy, as are people with severe asthma, heart conditions, or those taking certain medications. Pregnant women are also advised against commencing allergy shots during pregnancy, but it may be okay to continue the treatment if it started before becoming pregnant.

Natural Allergy Treatment vs. MedicationsMedicine can do wonders for the human body and if you’re an allergy sufferer, y...
05/25/2025

Natural Allergy Treatment vs. Medications

Medicine can do wonders for the human body and if you’re an allergy sufferer, you’re probably willing to try almost anything to relieve your symptoms. Some people swear by their home-concocted natural home remedies while others are happy to stick with drugstore antihistamines. So, are natural allergy treatments any better than medications?

The benefits of natural allergy remedies
Though there may not be quite as much research that has investigated the effectiveness of natural treatments for allergy compared to the abundance of scientific literature surrounding medical interventions, for many people with mild to moderate allergy, it’s just a matter of giving it a good go.

You may prefer a non-drug alternative to allergy treatment for the lower risk of side effects and gentler action. Among other known side effects, oral antihistamines have the potential to cause drowsiness (particularly older generation medications), dizziness, a dry mouth or nose, and headache. Overusing nasal decongestant sprays can result in a medication dependency, known as rhinitis medicamentosa.

The perception of a holistic approach to allergy management can be attractive to some. Instead of just suppressing the symptoms of allergy, many natural remedies aim to remove or minimize the underlying triggers.

Some natural remedies can also be more cost-effective and more easily accessible than drugstore treatments. In fact, some treatments can probably already be found in your kitchen, such as local raw honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, turmeric, green or peppermint tea, and pineapple.

Are natural allergy treatments better than medications?
Natural remedies certainly have some advantages over medications for allergy treatment for the reasons discussed above. For some patients, taking these non-drug approaches can be enough to get you back to your congestion-, sniffle-, itchy-free self but for others, natural treatments may not be enough.

Most healthcare professionals involved in managing allergy will suggest a two-pronged approach to sorting out those pesky symptoms – anti-allergy medications supported by natural remedies. After all, if you can reduce your exposure to allergens simply by having a shower, why not?

Medical treatments for allergies can provide a more predictable response – these medications and their active ingredients have been studied and properly formulated to target allergic conditions, and the clinicians who prescribe them are experienced in their use. If your allergies are severe or persistent, it’s most likely you will benefit from taking allergy medications over natural home remedies alone.

Home remedies for allergy
Other non-drug allergy treatments to consider include:
* Acupuncture with an experienced acupuncturist
* Spicy foods to help clear congestion (if you’ve ever ended up with a runny nose after a burger slathered in hot sauce, you know what we mean!)
* Essential oils that can reduce inflammation, such as lemongrass, eucalyptus, peppermint, and frankincense
* Certain nutrients, such as quercetin (found in kale, broccoli, blueberries, chives, chili peppers, and others), and vitamin C (found in cabbage, oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, and others), which can help to reduce allergy symptoms
* Probiotics (whether supplements or probiotic-friendly foods like yogurt and sauerkraut) to support your gut microbiome and its role in immune health and allergy

If all of the above fail…
If even antihistamine medications aren’t relieving your allergy symptoms, don’t despair. You still have options with an appropriately qualified ENT doctor with allergy training who may suggest allergy immunotherapy or surgery for a deviated septum.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Rechargeable Hearing Aids 🔋👂Rechargeable hearing aids have transformed hearing technolog...
04/27/2025

How to Get the Most Out of Your Rechargeable Hearing Aids 🔋👂
Rechargeable hearing aids have transformed hearing technology. Today, about 80% of hearing aids purchased in the U.S. are rechargeable, and users love them for their convenience, eco-friendliness, and strong performance.

Modern rechargeable models deliver up to 30 hours of use on a single charge, reduce waste, and eliminate the need for tricky disposable batteries — a huge win for people with arthritis or dexterity issues.

To keep your rechargeable hearing aids working at their best, here’s what you need to know:
✅ Use the original charger. Stick to the manufacturer’s charger to avoid damaging the battery or device.
✅ Charge them overnight. Make charging part of your nightly routine so you wake up to a full day’s power.
✅ Don’t dock them in an unplugged charger. If the charger isn't powered, your hearing aids may turn on and slowly drain overnight.
✅ Clean them daily. Earwax buildup is one of the biggest causes of hearing aid problems. Wipe them gently with a dry cloth each night.
✅ Keep them dry. Always remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming, or visiting saunas. Moisture can damage internal parts.
✅ Avoid extreme temperatures. Heat over 90°F or cold below 50°F can weaken batteries and harm delicate electronics.

⭐ Pro Tip:
Rechargeable hearing aid batteries typically last up to 5 years. If your battery performance declines, your BergerHenry ENT audiologist can replace the battery without replacing the whole device.

Taking a few small steps each day can extend your hearing aids' lifespan, protect your investment, and keep your hearing sharp.

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Did You Know Hearing Loss Can Affect Taste?It may sound surprising, but research shows that our sense of hearing is clos...
04/05/2025

Did You Know Hearing Loss Can Affect Taste?
It may sound surprising, but research shows that our sense of hearing is closely connected to how we taste food.

This link is part of something called cross-modal perception—when different senses interact to shape our experience. Think about the crunch of an apple or the slurp of warm noodles. Without the sound, would those foods still taste the same?

A recent study comparing deaf individuals and people with full hearing found that: • People with hearing loss had higher taste thresholds—meaning they needed a stronger concentration to detect flavors.
• Hearing aid users were less sensitive to sweet flavors.
• Cochlear implant users were less sensitive to salty tastes.
• Participants with hearing loss were more likely to dislike bitter, salty, and sour tastes.

This can change the way someone with hearing loss experiences food—and may even reduce their interest in trying new dishes. Over time, that could lead to a limited diet or even malnutrition.

Why does this happen?
Some scientists believe the brain’s sensory processing centers are intertwined. Others suggest the sound of eating enhances flavor, or that hearing loss can lead to social isolation, making meals less enjoyable overall.

While hearing aids and cochlear implants may not directly improve taste sensitivity, they offer major benefits—like better communication, lower risk of cognitive decline, and a more connected, fulfilling life.

If you’re noticing changes in your enjoyment of food—or hearing—talk to an audiologist. The connection might be stronger than you think.

When Should I Start Getting Regular Hearing Checks?Given the complexity of the human body and all the things that can go...
02/16/2025

When Should I Start Getting Regular Hearing Checks?

Given the complexity of the human body and all the things that can go wrong with it, there's a lot to keep track of when it comes to being proactive about looking after your health. One of these things that can go wrong is your hearing.

Around 14% of the US population has some degree of hearing loss. As may be expected, if you divide everyone into age groups, the prevalence of hearing loss only increases with age: 6% in those aged 18-44 years, 14% in those between 45-64 years, and 27% for older adults aged 65 years and above.

As hearing loss is associated with a number of daily challenges, including - but not limited to - hearing your favorite song on the radio, catching it early can go a long way to helping maintain your quality and enjoyment of life. Add to this the fact that untreated hearing loss is associated with other conditions including depression, dementia, and poor balance – writing down a hearing test on your list of things to do might be a good idea.

When should hearing be tested?

Newborns and babies
The first ever hearing screening test should happen within the first month after birth. In the US, hospitals and birthing centers typically offer this service, with most aiming to perform the test before the baby even goes home. This screening test helps to catch congenital hearing loss so the baby can then be referred onward to a pediatric audiologist for more thorough testing. Good hearing is integral for so many aspects of a child's development, including language and social skills. Further down the track, this translates to effects on education and vocation.

The onset of hearing loss can happen at any age so, if at any point you’re concerned about your child’s milestones relating to communication, talk to a pediatrician or organize another hearing test with an audiologist.

School-aged children
Although in the US we’re pretty good at newborn hearing screening tests, many school-aged children with hearing impairment go unnoticed. This may be because the hearing loss only developed later. Children are particularly prone to ear infections, which can lead to hearing loss if not properly treated. Similar to the importance of newborn hearing tests, catching any hearing loss sooner rather than later offers the best chance at normal development, learning, and social integration.

The World Health Organization recommends hearing checks in kindergarten, then in grades 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11. However, if your child has risk factors for hearing loss, such as a family history of it, or an ear condition like recurrent infections, impacted earwax, or underdeveloped ear structures, then you may need to organize more regular hearing checks.

Adults
We’ve already discussed some of the impacts of hearing loss (like not being able to enjoy your favorite song). Despite this, and the well-documented prevalence of hearing loss especially into older age, there is no clear consensus as to how often adults should have their hearing checked. The US Preventative Service Task Force found no evidence that regular tests for adults without hearing loss symptoms were beneficial, even for those over the age of 50. On the other hand, the American Geriatrics Society suggests annual hearing checks for all adults 65 years and older. And the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association supports a hearing test every decade until you get to 50 years, after which you should be checked every three years.

Though there is no firm agreement on how often you should have routine hearing screening checks, you should definitely get checked out if you:
* Are hearing a ringing, buzzing, or clicking in your ear, which may indicate tinnitus
* Find you need to turn up the volume on the TV or radio higher than before
* Are in an occupation that exposes you to excessive noise, like a construction site or lawn mowing
* Have a known family history of hearing impairment
* Enjoy hobbies or leisure activities involving loud noise exposure, such as concerts
* Have certain medical conditions that increase your risk of hearing loss, including diabetes, chronic ear infections, and cardiovascular disease
* Realize your hearing is not as clear as it should be

If in doubt, it is better to err on the side of caution. Talk to your family doctor about your risk of hearing loss. Talk to your friends and family about whether they suspect you have hearing loss due to the volume at which you watch Netflix or how often they need to repeat themselves in conversation. Talk to your audiologist if you think your hearing was not what it once was. Doing so could improve your quality of life in so many ways.

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Are Allergies Hereditary?Spoiler alert: yes. Plot twist: but it’s not that simple. Allergies are the sixth most common c...
01/23/2025

Are Allergies Hereditary?

Spoiler alert: yes. Plot twist: but it’s not that simple.

Allergies are the sixth most common chronic illness in the US, affecting over 24 million people. Though hay fever or peanuts may be the first thing that jumps to mind when you read allergy, the term allergy encompasses more than allergic rhinitis and food allergies, including other conditions such as eczema, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, and anaphylaxis.

Like Father, Like Son?
Genetics is a funny thing, and a lot more complex than being born with blue eyes just because your parents had blue eyes.
When it comes to the inheritance patterns of allergy, it has been observed that children born to one parent with allergies have a 50% likelihood of also developing an allergic condition. If both parents are allergic, this risk of allergies increases to 75%. However, the coast is still not completely clear for kids where neither parent suffers from allergies – they still have a 20% risk of having some sort of allergic condition.

Interestingly, having allergies run in the family doesn’t always mean it manifests in the same way. You may be scratching and itching all over during hay fever season but your brother’s worst allergic nightmare is when you visit Aunt Jenny and her seven cats. Conversely, your sister has no problem with pollens or pet dander but eggs are her arch nemesis. And even more conversely, both your parents have allergies, you have allergies, your sister and one of your brothers have allergies, but your lucky youngest brother can frolic through the grass, pet all the cats, and scoff down all the eggs without batting an itchy eyelid.

All this indicates that the plot twist is indeed twisted. Inheriting the allergy gene is more about inheriting a susceptibility to allergy in general and less about specifically inheriting eczema triggered by stress.

Other Factors that Could Trigger Allergies
As evidenced by your grass-frolicking, cat-petting, egg-scoffing little brother, genes are not the whole story when it comes to the development of allergy. Allergic parents don’t mean their children will be allergic, just like non-allergic parents don’t mean their children won’t be allergic.

Research suggests that environmental and lifestyle factors can also contribute to causing allergies. In fact, there is likely some sort of interaction between an individual’s genetics and how their body responds to the environment they’re exposed to.

Environmental and lifestyle factors thought to contribute to allergic disease include:
• Pollution
• Changes in climate, including temperature and humidity
• Exposure to antibiotics and certain types of chemical
compounds during pregnancy and early stages of life
• Smoke exposure
• Attending daycare
• Diet
• Certain viral infections

Cue the Allergy Doctor
Fortunately, a whole specialized field of medicine exists to care for those afflicted by itching, watering, running, swelling, sneezing, coughing, congestion, and wheezing. An allergist is a medical doctor who has undergone further training in the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases.

Otolaryngologists (ear, nose, throat) specialists also often take a special interest in allergy, given that the ear, nose, and throat are commonly involved in these conditions. Though an otolaryngologist is not the same medical specialty as an allergist, they may choose to undertake advanced training to gain further knowledge and expertise in the management of allergic conditions, including:
• Conducting allergy testing
• Offering advice around lifestyle changes to manage allergies
• Prescribing oral anti-allergy medications
• Administering immunotherapy allergy shots

Depending on the nature and severity, allergies can have a significant impact on day-to-day functioning and quality of life. But thanks to allergy specialists, you don’t need to live with it if you don’t want to; there are many effective treatments available.

How to Keep Your Hearing Aids in ShapeHearing aids might be tiny but they’re certainly mighty. From Bluetooth connectivi...
01/14/2025

How to Keep Your Hearing Aids in Shape

Hearing aids might be tiny but they’re certainly mighty. From Bluetooth connectivity to directional microphones and noise reduction features, there can be a lot of technology packed into those little things. However, to get the most out of them, there is some maintenance required. These hardworking troopers spend most of their time in land where few dare to venture – the inside of your ear canals. Moisture, warmth, and earwax don’t tend to mix well with electronics, but there are a few steps you can take to maximize the longevity of your hearing aids.

6 Steps for Hearing Aid Maintenance

1. Wash your hands before handling your hearing aids.

Ensure your hands are clean of oils, dirt, grime, or other substances before touching your hearing aids. You don’t want to get Bolognese sauce from your hands to your hearing aids to your ear.

2. Give your hearing aids a quick clean at the end of the day, every day.

You will be able to find step-by-step cleaning instructions from your hearing professional or the hearing aid manufacturer. These steps will differ depending on the model and type of your aid, such as whether your device is a behind-the-ear model or an in-the-ear model. Regular cleaning avoids earwax accumulating in the delicate parts of the hearing aid, which will impact its performance.

If you clean the aids at night before bed, they will have enough time to air out before you use them again the next day.

3. Keep your hearing aids dry.

Unless they’re waterproof, hearing aids don’t do well in environments such as showers, bathtubs, pools, spas, and the beach. It’s also a good idea to insert your hearing aids only after applying aerosols around your head, such as hairspray or perfumes, and after other lotions, creams, or gels that are applied near your ears.

4. Avoid leaving your hearing aids in extreme cold or heat.

Harsh weather conditions can damage your hearing aids. Avoid keeping them in your pocket while you traipse through the snow, or by the poolside on a 95 degree day. In these situations, it’s better to leave them indoors if you can (ideally in their protective case).

5. When not in use, keep your aids in their case.

Hearing aids are small and, face it, easily lost. If they’re not nestled in your ears, the best place for them is in their case or charging unit – somewhere that will hold and cherish them in a warm and secure embrace until they’re ready for your ears again.

6. Consider a hearing aid dehumidifier/dryer.

This is especially important if you live in a humid environment or are particularly prone to perspiration. Electronics don’t like moisture, so you may need a dehumidifier. This may be in the form of a container with a desiccant that absorbs moisture from the hearing aids, or a specialized unit that dries and sanitizes your aids using UV light and air.

The benefits of taking proper care of your hearing aids are significant. For one, they perform better – it’s hard to get good sound quality out of a hearing aid that’s plugged with earwax or dust. Hearing aids that are covered in grime may lead to irritation of the skin and potential ear infections. Particularly neglected hearing aids may fall into such disrepair that they require professional help, which can be costly. Regular cleaning and maintenance at home can help you to avoid these unnecessary costs for repairs.

The best idea is always to follow the care instructions for your hearing aids from your audiologist and the manufacturer.

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