Margaret Serino

Margaret Serino, producer of the NPR podcast and a dedicated reporter on hearing protection, shares invaluable insights about ear health. She warns against using Q-tips and stresses the importance of monitoring phone volume to prevent hearing loss. Discussing the mechanisms behind tinnitus and hearing issues, she urges regular hearing tests and offers practical tips like using earplugs. The conversation also highlights the challenges of accessing hearing aids and underscores the role of community in safeguarding hearing health.