My grandmother and I were very close.  She lived only a few minutes away and I either spoke or visited with her almost daily. Since I was one of her younger grandchildren, I never knew Gram without hearing loss.  Over time it became increasingly difficult to converse with Gram, so she always wore her hearing aids. One day I took her for an audiology appointment at Bloomsburg University.  I was intrigued and wanted to learn more about the field. I was inspired by the many services in addition to hearing aids that are within an Audiologist’s scope of practice. At that point, I kne ..read more

I did not always know I wanted to be an Audiologist. After graduating high school, I knew I wanted to go to school for something that I found meaningful where I could help people be the best version of themselves in some way. That is how I ended up attending West Chester University for the major Communication Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech Pathologist. I found the classes about speech pathology to be interesting, but they never felt quite right. It wasn’t until my junior year of college that I took my first audiology class and realized that was what I was meant to do. I remember enj ..read more

How Music Can Promote Language & Literacy Skills It’s well known that we speak because we hear, and as we hear. It is a powerful concept that is shaped by having good speech and language models during the first few years of life. Music is also a language and uses symbols (instead of words) to make sounds that turn into a larger message. So, one may ask.... does music have any connection with learning speech and language? The answer is yes! But how? Musical activities increase a child’s listening skills, such as learning about timing and pitch. These skills are linked to a child’s developin ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that Brian J. Broker has been named to Top Docs by Main Line Today for 20 consecutive years. This prestigious list is comprised of the region's best physicians, chosen by their peers. Our board-certified physicians in adult and pediatric otolaryngology are committed to providing our patients with world-class care close to home. Our team, which was founded in 1999 by Doctors Brian J. Broker, M.D., Laurence V. Cramer, D.O. FAOCO, and Paul B. Swanson, M.D., has been expanding to ensure better health outcomes for our patients. At ENT and Allergy Specialists, we offer in ..read more

ENT and Allergy Specialists is now offering Inspire therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. It occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body up just long enough to take a breath, then falls back asleep. This cycle repeats throug ..read more

October Is National Audiology Awareness Month—ENT And Allergy Specialists and The American Academy of Audiology Reminds The Public To Protect Its Hearing. Untreated hearing loss is a risk factor for falls and dementia. October is National Audiology Awareness Month. ENT and Allergy Specialists and the American Academy of Audiology are urging the public to know the importance of good hearing health. “Make an appointment with an audiologist and get your hearing checked today,” said Talin Marino, Director of Audiology and Tinnitus/Hearing Aid Specialist. “Hearing is one of the most important aspec ..read more

Untreated hearing loss is a risk factor for falls and dementia. October is National Audiology Awareness Month. ENT and Allergy Specialists and the American Academy of Audiology are urging the public to know the importance of good hearing health. “Make an appointment with an audiologist and get your hearing checked today,” said Talin Marino, Director of Audiology and Tinnitus/Hearing Aid Specialist. “Hearing is one of the most important aspects of our health – it connects us to people, keeps us vital in the workplace and as we age, and when left untreated is associated with other health issues ..read more

ENT and Allergy Specialists is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher D. Pool, MD, the region’s only Fellowship-trained Sinus and Skull Base Surgeon and Board-certified Otolaryngologist to their highly skilled medical staff. Dr. Pool sees patients at the Bryn Mawr, Phoenixville, and Pottstown locations and is accepting new patients. After completing his undergraduate degree at Yale, and medical school at Mount Sanai Hospital, New York, NY, Dr. Pool completed his residency training at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. He then went on to Kaiser Permanente, Orange County, C ..read more

Why Did I Become an Audiologist? I studied Psychology as an undergraduate at Loyola University Maryland and developed an interest in child development, specifically the development of communication. From there, I wanted to pursue a PhD in Developmental Psychology. Over two years I applied to roughly 16 programs and didn’t have luck getting in, despite getting interviews. Of course, back then I was upset, but I know now it was a blessing in disguise. By my third year of applications, I decided to complete post-baccalaureate coursework in Communication Sciences and Disorders, which I figured wo ..read more

Can Accidental Falls be Prevented? Do you find yourself slipping or tripping over things or accidentally falling? You are not alone. Accidental falls is a public health crisis. According to the CDC, one out of four elderly Americans (aged 65+) falls each year resulting in over 800,000 patients per year being hospitalized1. The good news is, there are ways to avoid falls! First, let’s talk about what causes falls. There are several risk factors, here are just a few2: Poor balance, causing unsteadiness on your feet Weak muscles, especially in the legs Dizziness or lightheadedness  Foot pro ..read more