Dr. Silvers was featured in a news segment on ABC’s Eyewitness News NY regarding the improper use of cotton swabs and the effects of such use on hearing. One message Dr. Silvers would like to send out to viewers and patients is that there are many causes for hearing loss, some are as simple as ear wax and some are more serious. Either way, you should check with your physician if you are experiencing hearing loss, and not to feel embarassed or funny about showing up in the office if it is an ear wax problem.