Tools and tips to help you care for your patients’ hearing health.
World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness about hearing loss, promote ear and hearing care, and advocate for action on hearing-related issues. The Academy joins the World Health Organization (WHO), the event’s founder, and the global community in recognizing and celebrating this important day.
The 2024 theme is “Changing Mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!”
For Your Patients
Looking for materials to share with your patients? ENThealth.org offers peer-reviewed information designed especially for patients and caregivers.
Your Ear Gear and Hearing Health provides facts about noise-induced hearing loss related to the use of audio devices and tips for preserving hearing.
Do your patients still have questions about over-the-counter hearing aids? Guide them to our user-friendly FAQs video and webpage or share our printable flyer.
Do you have patients at risk of hearing loss or experiencing some symptoms related to hearing loss who would benefit from more regular hearing checks? hearWHO is a free hearing screening app developed by the WHO for mobile devices that allows people to check their hearing regularly.
For more patient information on hearing-related topics, search ENThealth.org content under “Conditions and Treatments” and “Be ENT Smart” using the keyword "hearing."
Easy Listening from the Oto Journal
The December 2023 journal podcast highlights new research on the effect of hearing aids on music enjoyment in individuals with varying levels of hearing loss. OTO Journal Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc speaks with co-author Anil K. Lalwani, MD, and journal Associate Editor Jacob Hunter, MD, in this fascinating listen.
