Hearing Health Blog

Acute external otitis or otitis externa – more commonly called swimmer’s ear – is an infection that affects the outer ear canal. The infection is termed swimmer’s ear because it commonly comes about as the result of moisture staying in the ears after swimmingwhich provides a wet environment that promotes microbial growth. Swimmer’s ear is […]

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“Should I repair or replace a broken hearing aid?” is one of the more common questions we are asked. The truthful answer needs to be, “Depends.” This is an individual choice, and the “best answer” is as individual as the individuals who ask it. It is worth stating upfront, that all hearing aids, irrespective of […]

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Sound is an integral part of our lives, but like most things, its influence on us depends on both the quality and quantity of the sounds we hear. Most people, for example, enjoy listening to music. However, if we are at a noisy concert or are listening to the music on headphones turned up to […]

Read More… from Developments in Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Sufferers

Among the sometimes bothersome things about being a hearing specialist is that a lot of the conditions we encounter that have caused our patients to lose their hearing cannot be reversed. Damage to the very tiny, sensitive hair cells of the inner ear is among the more prevalent reasons for hearing loss. The work of […]

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A common patient question is whether their hearing aid will amplify sounds that are already excessively loud, making those sounds even louder. The answer to this common question is very comforting. In short, modern hearing aids that are properly fitted and adjusted are designed to avoid amplifying sounds which are already very loud. The important […]

Read More… from Does It Trigger Further Hearing Problems by Wearing a Hearing Aid in a Noisy Setting?

In the same way that there are many reasons for hearing loss, there are many different types of hearing loss; understanding the way that we hear is the first step in understanding the distinct types. We receive sounds through the outer ear, which is not just the part of the ear on the outside of […]

Read More… from A Review of the Terms Used in Hearing Loss Classifications

While the battery performance for hearing aids might sound like an easy question to answer, in truth it depends on a variety of factors. One consideration is the manufacturer of the hearing aid. Battery life varies by manufacturer and also by model from the same company. How you use your hearing aid will also affect […]

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