Winter Hearing Health Tips for Queens Residents in 2025

November 17, 2025

Living with Tinnitus

Early November 2025 chills in Queens bring more time indoors, holiday music, and potential ear issues from colds, dry air, or wax buildup exacerbated by hats and earbuds.

Protecting your hearing now sets you up for clearer sound all winter. Forest Hills Audiology, co-located with an ENT specialist for comprehensive care, shares key prevention strategies.

Essential winter tips:

Manage Colds & Congestion → Treat promptly—fluid buildup can temporarily affect hearing.
Safe Ear Cleaning → Avoid cotton swabs; professional wax removal available on-site.
Volume Awareness → Keep headphones at 60% max, especially in cold when ears are more sensitive.
Dry Air Hydration → Humidifiers help prevent irritation; pair with regular check-ups.
Signs to Watch → Increased tinnitus, muffled sounds, or balance issues warrant testing.

We provide empathetic diagnostics for adults and children over 6, plus tinnitus management and custom solutions.

Don’t let winter dull your hearing. Schedule your free consultation or house call at Forest Hills Audiology—visit foresthillsaudiology.com or call 718-577-2235 today!