Summertime usually brings memories of hot days, fun outdoor activities and lounging by the pool or taking a dip in the ocean. It’s easy to forget that sweat and excessive heat can damage hearing aids.

The sounds of summertime include a lawn mower revving up to cut overgrown grass, fireworks exploding on the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and basically almost every weekend at the Jersey Shore, and the harmonic sounds of a crowd singing along to their favorite artist during an outdoor concert.

Summer is here, which means more time for fun in the sun at the beach and the pool. While swimming can be a wonderful exercise, it’s important to be mindful of a very common, yet painful infection - swimmer’s ear.