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POISONING YOUR CHILDREN: THE PERILS OF SECONDHAND SMOKE
Video Tape, 12 minutes, $
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Pollution and Health Public Service Campaign. This video shows parents, grandparents, educators and others the importance of not smoking around children. Dr. Snyderman, medical correspondent for ABC News presents disturbing statistics on the harmnful effects of second hand smoke on children. Drawing from an Environmental Protection Ageny, December, 1992 report on passive smoking, she stresses that infants and children are at mnost risk because of possible damage to developing organs. Interviews with Surgeon General, Joycelyn Elders, M.D., another pediatrician, and a pollution expert emphasize the magnitude and significance of this health hazard. Animated graphics show how smoke harms the body: Runny nose, Postnasal drip, Sinusitus, Ear infections, Coughing, Weezing, Colds and Sore throats, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Reduced Lung Function. AAO-HNS Item # 476335

To order, please contact:
American Academy of Otolaryngology
Phone: (444) 667-8989


OTOSCOPIC INSPECTION OF THE EAR CANAL AND TECHNIQUES FOR CERUMENT MANAGEMENT
Video Tape, 33 minutes, $99.50

To order, please contact:
C% R productions
156 West Argonne Drive
St. Louis, MO 63122 USA


VOICE CONSERVATION INDEX
Software, $69.50
Richard D Saniga, Margaret F. Carlin, and Matthew J. Weiner

The VCI is a survey questionarre and a set of recommendations designed to assess the help remediate auditory and vocal behaviors in different environments, conditions, and situations.

To order, please contact:
Parrot Software
PO Box 1139
State College, PA 16804-1139 USA


MOMS TALK, HEARING LOSS DIAGNOSIS THEN AND NOW
Video Tape, 40 minutes, $55.00

To order, please contact:
All Indian Pueblo Council Speech, Language and Hearing Program
3938 San San Pedro NE Suite D
Alberquerque, NM 87190 USA


EAR APPLIANCES AND SURGERY
Video Tape, 19 minutes, $149.00

The title of this video might mislead buyers to think it presents information solely related to hearing aids and ear surgery, when in fact it provides a general introduction to hearing loss, its causes and available treatment options.

To order, please contact:
Films for the Humanities and Sciences
PO Box 20053
Princeton, NJ 08543 USA


TINNITUS MASKING-1981
Video Tape, 55 minutes, $
J. Vernon, Ph.D.

To order, please contact:
House Ear Institute
2100 West third Street, Fifth floor
Los Angeles, CA 90057 USA


SENSORINEURAL HEARING IMPAIRMENT: PATIENT MANAGEMENT-1979
Video Tape, 56 minutes, $125.00
J.L. Sheehy, MD; E.W. Hohnson, Ph.D.

One-third of our otologic patients have sensorineural hearing impairment. Proper management includes a detailed discussion of the problems with the patient and advice on the use of a hearing aid and other communication devices.

To order, please contact:
House Ear Institute
2100 West third Street, Fifth floor
Los Angeles, CA 90057 USA


BRAINSTEM ELECTRIC RESPONSE AUDIOMETRY-1979
Video Tape, 54 minutes, $125.00
D.E. Brackman, MD; M. Don, Ph.D.; W. Selters, Ph.D.

Brainstem electric response audiometry is demonstrated in audiologic diagnosis in patients whose behavioral techniques are ineffective, and in diagnosing cerebellopontine angle tumors.

To order, please contact:
House Ear Institute
2100 West third Street, Fifth floor
Los Angeles, CA 90057 USA


ELECTRICAL PROMONTORY TESTING-1975
Video Tape, 50 minutes, $125.00
D.E. Brackmann, MD

Electrocochleography is used to detect acoustic tumors.

To order, please contact:
House Ear Institute
2100 West third Street, Fifth floor
Los Angeles, CA 90057 USA

 

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