You might think that an audiologist and an ENT specialist are the same type of doctor. After all, they both deal with the ears and hearing. However, there are significant differences between these two types of professionals. The information below can help distinguish the similarities and differences between an audiologist and ENT. Here, we will …
While many causes of hearing loss are temporary, if you do not seek treatment promptly, complications can arise that lead to a permanent loss of hearing. Sudden hearing loss? Take action If you have developed rapid and sudden hearing loss in one or both ears and you can not rule out any obvious causes listed …
Genetic factors make some people more susceptible to hearing loss than others. Their genes make them more predisposed to hearing loss due to ageing or induced by noise, drugs or infections. It is estimated that the causes of age-related hearing loss are 35-55% heredity. When is hearing loss genetic? When a child is born with …
Hearing loss is an invisible impairment that affects millions of people across the country and around the world. While it often goes undetected or untreated, it can have significant effects on quality of life, posing risks to physical safety, cognitive abilities, psychological health, family and social and relationships. The Hidden Risks Of Hearing Loss If …
If you’re hearing impaired, then you know that hearing aids are a necessity in your life. They help you to hear the world around you and make communication so much easier. However, just like anything else, hearing aids eventually start to wear down and stop working the way they should. If you’re not sure whether …
When you’re considering getting a hearing aid, it’s natural to have a lot of questions. What kind of hearing aids are there? How do they work? What’s the process for getting fitted for and using them? In this blog post, we will answer some of the most common questions about hearing aids and help you …
Hearing tests are crucial in determining your current hearing health. Hearing loss can have serious ramifications on your life, and if it remains untreated, can cause social isolation, cognitive decline and negatively impact relationships. However, before you go in to the audiologist’s office for a hearing test, you should do some preparing. Here are some …
BTE – BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING AIDS The classic behind-the-ear model (BTE) is the choice if you have a severe to profound hearing loss or if you have very small ear canals, which makes it difficult to fit an entire hearing aid into your ear. All the electronic components of a classic BTE model are located in …
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