4 QUESTIONS TO ASK AT YOUR HEARING TEST
If you’ve noticed that you’re suffering hearing issues, then it’s wise to get a hearing evaluation from a professional audiologist. It’s a smart decision to make because hearing is one of our most basic senses that allows us to interact with the world around us. Untreated hearing loss can develop into more serious health issues…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
Have you been diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss? Are you worried you won’t be able to hear properly ever again? Well, you don’t need to worry much. Through medical advancements, several devices and management practices have been developed which help patients manage hearing loss. One such device is called cochlear implants. WHAT ARE COCHLEAR IMPLANTS?…
EAR PROTECTION OPTIONS
Just like everything else on the market today there are multiple types of ear protection options available. The tricky part is knowing and picking the right one for you and your protection needs. True, ear protection of any kind does protect your hearing, but certain ear protection protects better than others in specific environments and…
HEARING LOSS TREATMENT
While hearing is undoubtedly one of the most important senses we have, it is rather unfortunate that many people fail to take appropriate measures to protect it. Be it by working in noisy environment, listening to loud music or television, or exposing yourself to continuous loud noises for whatever reason, hearing loss can be prevented…
BUILD A HEARING AID REPAIR KIT
Your hearing aids are a good investment, but they’re a costly one, too. That’s why it is important to take proper care of your hearing aids. Following a daily maintenance routine can help keep your devices in tip-top shape and prevent them from being exposed to a lot of wear and tear. Nevertheless, even with…
TYPES OF HEARING TESTS
Did you know there are many types of hearing tests? A hearing test is an evaluation that informs an audiologist the type and degree of hearing loss an individual has. Different types of tests are used to ensure a full evaluation of one’s hearing loss is complete. There are two major categories of tests: audiometric…
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HEARING LOSS
When it comes to hearing loss, there are three main types, in addition to another more complicated condition that includes decreased auditory abilities. The type that you have can vary by cause. The treatment for your hearing loss is dependent on which type of loss you have. Here is a look at the primary types…
ALL ABOUT EARMOLDS
If you wear a behind-the-ear hearing aid or work in a noisy environment, you need to wear an earmold. Other professionals, such as broadcasters and pilots wear earmolds for communication purposes. Swimmers wear earmolds to protect their ears from water. No matter the reason for your earmold, here is what you need to know. MAKING…
4 EAR CLEANING TIPS
Ear cleaning is something that many people attempt to do at home. However, if you do not know what you are doing, then you can create problems in your ear that do not need to be there. For example, you can push wax down deeper into your ear canal to the point where it causes…