Hearing loss in adults can be caused from many things - the leading cause is simply aging. Just as our eyes and joints start to deteriorate with age, the same happens to our ears. Another large factor leading to hearing loss is exposure to noise for a prolonged time. This is why workers in loud [...]
Myth #6 Hearing aids are overpriced. There is no doubt that purchasing hearing aids is a significant investment. However, most people do not realize that the cost includes the care and servicing of the hearing aid. Depending on the clinic, servicing may be included for a few years, upwards to the lifetime of the hearing [...]
What are some common symptoms of hearing loss? If you notice two or more of these symptoms below, come for a hearing test to check your hearing! You can hear but speech is not clear You struggle to follow conversations in background noise There is ringing/ buzzing/ hissing/ chirping in your ears You need to [...]
Did you know that Q-tips are not recommended for cleaning our ears? Oftentimes, using Q-tips only push the earwax further into the ear canal. Moreover, we run the risk of pushing the Q-tip in too deep, potentially puncturing the eardrum. For most people, there is no need to take active measures for cleaning the ears. [...]
Myth #5 Only seniors have hearing loss. Hearing loss can affect individuals of all ages. Some babies are born with hearing loss which could be due to innate physical abnormalities in the ear, exposure to toxic chemicals within the womb, or even infections that the mother passes to her baby in the womb (i.e. [...]
Did you know that your ears need protection? One of the leading, and yet preventable, causes of hearing loss is noise damage. If you are exposed to noise through your work or during your recreational activities, remember to protect your hearing! For those who work in loud environments like construction workers, machine operators or aircraft [...]
It is no secret that purchasing hearing aids is a financial investment and it is a sound one indeed! This post is not about why managing your hearing loss is a good idea; instead, this is to help those who are already in the market to purchase a hearing aid. In this case, let’s see [...]
One of the leading causes of hearing loss is noise damage. This type of hearing loss is due to exposure to loud noises for unsafe periods of time. Workplace safety standards typically agree that it is safe for workers to be exposed to 85 decibels (dB) for 8 hours. 85dB is equivalent to the noise [...]
Ear wax has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Human babies start to hear from 18 weeks in the womb. Your ears never stop hearing, even when you sleep. Your brain just ignores the sounds! Your ears never stop growing throughout life. Humans hear between 20 to 20,000Hz whereas dogs can hear between 40 to 60,000Hz – [...]
