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Most of us take our hearing for granted. It comes so naturally to us that we rarely give this sense a second thought. We tend to assume that it is always of the same quality, as slight changes in our ability to hear are a little more difficult to notice than slight changes in our other senses, such as our
When you first reach out to an audiologist about difficulties with hearing, you may think that the end of the process towards improving your hearing is to be fitted with a hearing aid and set on your way. But this really isn't the case. Once you’ve been fitted with a hearing aid , you have a lifetime of work and
When your ears feel blocked up because of excess wax and dirt, the natural thing to do is give them a good clean . However, you may not know that blasting your ears with water in the shower could also one of the worst things that you could do for your ears. Ear cleaning should not involve anything physically going
Hearing aids are prescribed by audiologists for patients who have identified as having hearing loss and sometimes, this hearing loss is with associated tinnitus. It could surprise you, but having a hearing aid fitted with your audiologist can be the thing you need to help you to alleviate your tinnitus symptoms . Hearing aids could be everything that you need
Whether you are a new user of hearing aids or you’ve had your hearing aids for a while, you will still need a little guidance on the care and maintenance of your new hearing technology. Your audiologist should have worked closely with you to ensure that you understood all the basic hearing aid needs when you first had your fitting
Coming to terms with hearing loss is not easy, but now that you've been through the hearing tests with your audiologist, it’s time to get your hearing aid fitting sorted. It may surprise you that you need an additional appointment for this, because most people believe that it all gets done during the discussion of the hearing test results. The
Our ears are impressive organs, not just because they enable us to hear, but also because they clean themselves. Earwax, also known as cerumen, is produced by the body to protect the ear canal. In many cases, you don’t have to worry about ear cleaning , but if you accumulate too much wax, this can cause problems. If you’re prone
If you’ve got a hearing test scheduled, you may be wondering what to expect from this appointment. Luckily, these tests are painless and non-invasive and will provide important insight into the condition of your auditory system. Consider the following four frequently asked questions to better understand what will occur during this test. What happens during the hearing test? When you
If you’re expecting to visit an audiologist soon for an appointment, then it’s a good idea to keep in mind a list of things that you should bring to your appointment. To help you out, we’ve prepared a list that you should keep in mind before you attend. 1. Your medical history Your medical history is going to have quite
Going home from your audiologist appointment with your first pair of hearing aids can be a transformative moment for many people. The change to your hearing is immediate, but you also have a new responsibility to ensure your devices work as best as possible. Keeping them clean will be your top priority. Here are the steps to cleaning your hearing