Should You Use Q-Tips? Hearing Checks, Earwax & Hearing Protection | Tony Johns, Boise Hears

Turning up the TV? Ears ringing after a day at the range? In this episode of Top Providers, Joe Brown talks with Tony Johns, owner of Boise Hears and a hearing instrument specialist serving Boise, Meridian and the Treasure Valley. Tony covers: What to look for in a hearing care provider beyond the star rating Hearing instrument specialist vs. audiologist vs. ENT: who does what The quiet signs it's time for a hearing check, and why people wait so long Q-tips and earwax: what's actually safe at home Hearing protection for hunters, shooters and first responders How to help a loved one who keeps saying "What?" but insists they hear fine Boise Hears · 1032 South Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID · (208) 658-0238 · boisehears.com Meet Tony on Top Providers: https://topproviders.com/providers/to... This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for advice from your own doctor or audiologist. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 1:28 Choosing a hearing care provider 3:19 Why Tony got into hearing care 4:55 Hearing instrument specialist vs. audiologist vs. ENT 6:39 Signs it's time for a hearing check 8:33 Q-tips & earwax 9:36 Hearing protection for hunters & first responders 10:57 Helping a loved one in denial 13:06 Hearing your family again 14:30 Wrap-up