So, I’m in the years of adulthood and I’m having difficulty hearing parts of conversations and I need to ask people to repeat themselves. Don’t suggest a hearing test! I refuse to go to an audiologist to have myself assessed. I’m not old enough for hearing aids! Listen up! Hearing loss can occur at [...]
Aside from the odd infection and build-up of ear wax, it’s easy to view our ears as fairly simple organs. Though many people don’t realise it, other parts of our bodies can have a direct impact on the state of our ears. Here are three seemingly unrelated issues that are among the causes of [...]
Hearing Loss In Children – How To Determine If A Child Needs A Hearing Aid Effective hearing is crucial for the development of speech and language. If your child has a hearing loss issue you need to address the problem as soon as possible. How Common is Hearing Loss in Children? While data [...]
The Importance of our Sense of Hearing Being able to hear is something we take for granted. We use it every day to socialize, for work, for study and to communicate; basically to stay connected to the outside world. Our sense of hearing keeps us safe by warning us of potential dangers. A [...]
October is Audiology Awareness Month Our hearing is an integral part of our ability to enjoy our lives. So, how’s your hearing? October is Audiology Awareness Month where we all are encouraged to remember how important our hearing is to our daily lives. The American Academy of Audiology started Audiology Awareness Month in [...]
Hearing Loss Over 5% of the world’s population – or 466 million people – suffer from a Disabling Hearing Loss (432 million adults and 34 million children). It is estimated that by 2050 over 900 million people – or 1 in every 10 people – will suffer from a Disabling Hearing Loss. 1. Types [...]
Tinnitus Tinnitus is a common hearing problem. It is not a specific medical condition, but rather a symptom of various other conditions. Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of constant noise in the ear. The nature of the noise may include: Buzzing Ringing Hissing Clicking Roaring A vast number of factors can cause [...]
