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What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Ear Microsuction?

For most people, ear wax simply falls out by itself but, in some cases, it fails to do so and can be a real problem. When this happens, it can build up and can start to cause hearing loss, or tinnitus (a ringing in the ears). There are simple remedies that can be tried at …

What Are The Best Ear Plugs?

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Ear plugs have one specific aim, to protect your ears and reduce noise related damage. They come in many different formats depending on the desired usage and you may require more than one type of ear plug. Custom made ear plugs are known to be the best earplugs as they ensure a perfect fit for …

What Are Invisible-In-Canal Hearing Aids?

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Invisible in the canal hearing aids are exactly what they say on the tin. They are invisible hearing aids and sit inside the ear canal making them invisible from the outside. These types of hearing aids are a perfect cosmetic solution if you do not want anyone knowing you wear hearing aids. Each invisible in …

How To Extend The Life Of Hearing Aid Batteries

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All hearing aids are powered by batteries, whether it’s a new battery that’s inserted into your hearing aid every time it runs out, or a rechargeable hearing aid battery that just needs to be placed on charge every time battery power is low. If you find yourself changing batteries a lot, or the battery life …

How do Digital Hearing Aids Work?

Digital hearing aids work by converting sound waves into digital signals, which can be processed and customised to the person’s hearing needs. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how they work: 1. Sound Reception: The hearing aid consists of a microphone that captures the sound waves from the environment. The sound is then converted into …

Beginner’s Guide To The Different Types Of Hearing Aid

Hearing aids come in all shapes and sizes and with so many options to choose from, it can be a bit daunting to know which is the right option for your hearing needs. Below, we have put together an extensive beginners guide to the different types of hearing aids available. This will help you to …

Hearing Loss And Mental Health: How Treatment Can Improve Quality Of Life

Human beings are social creatures and communication is key to our interactions. Good hearing is imperative to give us the ability to catch the nuances and intonation of speech. Reduced ability to hear can lead to many social problems and lead to increased mental stress, and less interaction with others can have an enormous impact …

How Long Do Hearing Aids Last? Improving Longevity

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We are fortunate to be over 25 years into the digital revolution of hearing aids which has provided many improvements in longevity and hearing acuity. The old analogue hearing aids were large and cumbersome, had many weak points and were prone to failure. Moisture ingression was the biggest enemy and as circuits were hand built, …