To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus more peple are wearing masks, but it does come with one unintended consequence: interfering with communication.
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Research shows that just 30 per cent of 2,000 adults who were surveyed would go to a specialist for their hearing loss.
Huey Lewis lost most of his hearing in his right ear 35 years ago, despite the Heart and Soul singer being at the height of his fame at the time.
Your hearing professional can recommend one or more types based on factors such as your level of hearing loss, aesthetic preferences, lifestyle needs and budget. Most BTE and RIC styles come in a range of colors and metallic finishes to complement your hair or skin tone. *Individual results may vary. […]
There are four types of hearing loss: Auditory Processing Disorders Conductive Sensorineural Mixed. HEARnet Online’s Interactive Ear provides a quick and easy visual guide to explanation the different types of hearing loss and the range of technologies available to help manage it. Auditory Processing Disorders Auditory Processing Disorders occur when the brain has […]
General signs of hearing loss It can be hard to tell if you’re losing your hearing. Other people may notice it before you do. Early signs of hearing loss include: difficulty hearing other people clearly and misunderstanding what they say, especially in noisy places asking people to repeat themselves listening to music or watching TV […]
An alternative to micro-suction is endoscopic ear wax removal, it is quicker and easier to perform than micro-suction. To perform endoscopic ear wax removal an oto-endoscope is used. This a more advanced medical ear torch than the conventional otoscope used by audiologists and doctors to inspect the ear. It is […]
There are four common methods of treatment used in the removal of ear wax. These are ear wax drops, ear syringing or irrigation, micro-suction ear wax removal and endoscopic ear wax removal. Ear Wax Drops There are many over the counter preparations available from any pharmacy to loosen, soften or […]
Most people get a “blocked up” sensation or a feeling of “fullness”. This is caused by the wax acting like a plug in your ear. Other symptoms of wax can be: A feeling of fullness or dullness Temporary hearing loss Internal sounds (when you chew or breath your own voice […]
Everybody produces ear wax however some of us produce more than others, Some produce excessive amounts of wax overwhelming ther natural migration of the wax. Other reasons can be: Wearing hearing aids or ear plugs can block the normal path of the wax. Excessive hairs in the ear canal can […]