The average person cleans the outer part of their ears with cotton swabs as if its apart of their daily hygiene routine. Normally earwax is not a problem. It serves to protect the skin of the ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection against dirt and other foreign particles. It may not cause any medical issues and doesn't always have to be removed, unless there is pain and discomfort.

The market is wide open for audiologists...namely because 38 million people suffer from hearing loss, people with hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before seeking help, 20% of people who need hearing aids actually have them, and the list goes on.

This is an under served population therefore, audiologists need a way to reach these consumers. AudNet and AudiologyOnline have teamed up to bring audiologists its iMarketing Program. 

During the month of October, Oticon will donate a portion of the proceeds of its "Think Pink" hearing device sales to support breast cancer research. When you purchase a pair of these hot pink beauties, not only do you improve the quality of your life, you also improve the research community’s efforts to find a breast cancer cure.

AuDNet Doctor of Audiology Ann Messmer, discusses dizziness and balance testing.