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Hearing is very important in our daily lives. It helps us connect, communicate, and enable a sense of awareness. For individuals who are facing hearing issues, hearing aids are invaluable. These aids help them to engage with others, stay attuned to their surroundings, enjoy music, etc. When it comes to hearing aids there are multiple…

Hearing solutions have come a long way in the twenty-first century, thanks to many technological advances. But even as hearing aids help many people lead a normal and enjoyable life filled with sounds, one issue that many face is regarding their productivity. More often than not, this problem arises because they are using the wrong…

Most people expect to hear normally like how they used to hear, the very moment they wear the hearing aids. The truth is that it will take some time before you get adjusted to the new pair of hearing aids. As you learn how they work, you also experience all the new sounds and stimuli…

Definition of hearing aid domes People who are buying the hearing aid will come across the term “Hearing Aid Domes”. It is a soft, little bell-shaped piece of plastic that is placed at the tip of the hearing aids, especially the receiver in the canal hearing aids. The dome is attached to the tubing on the…

Explanation of tinnitus Tinnitus is an abnormal perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source. If you have heard the term hearing loss, it is most likely that you would have come across the term tinnitus as well. Tinnitus is not a disease but is more of a warning sign of an…

Definition of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Every day we are exposed to multiple sounds. These are at safe levels and do not damage our hearing. But sounds can be harmful if they are extremely loud. Such sounds can damage the sensory system, the inner ear, and cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). NIHL can be immediate…

The batteries are the most important component of your hearing aid. If the battery is not working, then the hearing aid is almost useless. You will not be able to turn the hearing aid on, which means that you will not hear. The most common battery problem that you come across will be losing charge.…

Studies show that about 5% of newborn babies and about 20% of high-risk babies are prone to develop hearing loss. Some children are born deaf while others develop some form of hearing loss at a later point in time due to infection, medication use, genetic predisposition, or noise-induced hearing loss.  With such a high incidence…

It is common to see binaural hearing loss in most individuals, meaning both ears are affected. However, due to certain causes such as infections or genetic causes, some people will develop one-sided deafness. This can develop either at birth or later in life and is referred to as Unilateral Hearing Loss. It is called Single…

The number of hearing aid users has increased over the past few years. A hearing aid is not only making life easier for persons who have lost their hearing but also making life more fun and safer. However, hearing aids like other electrical equipment or instruments, require extra attention because they are prone to damage…