Studies show about one to two in every 1,000 babies have a significant hearing loss. Therefore, starting treatment and support at that early stage is extremely important for the baby’s development. The hearing screening test allows babies who have hearing loss to be...

There has always been a lot of misconceptions about hearing aids. Some of them may have once been true, but are no longer valid claims. Others are outright myths which have developed into stereotypes. Those suffering from these stereotypes need to know the truth, as...

This is one question that most hearing aid specialists are often asked. For most people, both ears rarely have the same degree of hearing loss. One ear is usually far worse than the other, which usually brings about that question, understandably. Hearing is designed...

Regular maintenance and daily care of your hearing aid will reduce the need for repairs or replacement. Dysfunctional hearing instruments can happen for a multitude of reasons, but one of the biggest causes of the breakdown is obstruction. Things like wax, debris, and...

Before we go into discussing the symptoms of hearing loss, let us first define hearing loss. Simply put, a hearing loss is a condition in which a person cannot hear well. Most of the time, people with hearing loss are not usually aware of their condition. This usually...

Hearing aids are devices that are used to improve the hearing of people who are partially deaf. They can be so small as to fit in the ear without being visibly noticed or be hidden behind the frame of your eyeglasses. Basically, what hearing aids does is to amplify...

Hearing aids and glasses don’t seem to go well together, but sometimes both are required. This is particularly in the case of BTE (Behind-the-ear) models of hearing aids. So, can you wear hearing aids while wearing glasses? Yes! Yes, you can wear both of them...

Tinnitus and hearing loss may be closely related, yet it is a bit different from one another. Hearing loss is self-explanatory. It can be temporary or permanent. On the other hand, Tinnitus is that condition that causes ringing in the ears.   Both conditions are...

Since the beginning of human existence, there have been certain people who could hear better than others, and some others who couldn’t hear at all. For as long as humans have known about hearing loss, there has always been the need for hearings tests and solutions,...

All that ringing, hissing and buzzing sound that you experience when you have tinnitus can be annoying. Sometimes, it may just come and go, and other times; it can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities. Sometimes, it goes as far as robbing you of...

When was the last time you had your hearing checked by an audiologist? Audiologists are healthcare providers that specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing hearing conditions. Loss of hearing can affect the quality of your life. Therefore, it is advisable to...

Just like our eyes, our hearing is constantly changing. Unfortunately, a lot of people would prefer getting their eyes and teeth checked over their hearing. A hearing check is equally important and therefore should be checked regularly. Hearing loss is not commonly...