The Impact of Hearing Loss on the U.S. Armed Forces

Send us Fan Mail A recent study by the American Journal of Audiology found rates of tinnitus within the U.S. Army to be much higher than the general population. In this episode, Dave talks with Dr. Brandon Rawlings, an audiologist and an active member of the U.S. Army Reserves about the hearing health of our service men and women, and resources for treatment and support. Link to full transcript

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