Please view our glossary of possible hearing tests that may be used to asess your level of hearing. These include: Pure tone Speech tests Tympanometry Video-otoscopy Test: Pure tone What is pure tone audiometry? Pure tone audiometry is a behavioural hearing test that is designed to measure the severity and balance (unilateral or bilateral) of …
For many people, earwax causes no issues but, for some people, earwax build-up can be a real problem. It can become so severe that it can even affect their hearing. Many people are tempted to use cotton buds to clear out problem ear wax, but this is not be the safest solution. Never use a …
A hearing aid is more than just an amplifier of sound. It’s a complicated and sophisticated communication device which can, quite literally, change people’s lives. While the benefits of hearing aids are widely recognised, the workings of them may be something of a mystery. What does a hearing aid do? In the most basic terms …
With regular maintenance, your hearing aid will be kept in good working order. Hearing aids operate in an environment that is far from ideal; they are subjected to earwax and moisture on a daily basis and while they’re fairly robust devices, careful cleaning will ensure their ongoing optimum functionality. Guide to cleaning hearing aids …
Anyone working in the music industry, as a professional musician or even as a club DJ, can be laying themselves open to potential hearing loss. Regular exposure to loud music at live gigs, or in a studio environment, can test the hardiest of eardrums. Here we will talk about noise and helpful techniques including using …
If you suffer from hearing loss but are now benefitting from having a hearing aid, then good on you! In the vast majority of cases, these devices will greatly improve your ability to communicate. But no system is failsafe and there may be occasions when they may need checking over. Here are a few issues …
If you have hearing loss, then a hearing aid will almost certainly improve the quality of your life. But there may still be occasions when even the finest equipment may fall short of the mark. That’s when special devices, known as assistive listening devices (ALDs), can really make a difference. Some of these devices are …
Experiencing pain or discomfort to everyday sounds? You may be suffering from hyperacusis. But what is it? And is it possible to treat it? We’ll be looking at what hyperacusis is, as well as the causes, signs and symptoms of hyperacusis, how it is diagnosed and what can be done to treat it. What is …
When you think of the ears, the first thing that would usually come to mind would be those two protruding flaps that stick out from either side of the head! As if that’s all there is to each ear. But there’s whole hidden world that constitutes the complete ear. And whilst the inner workings are …
Swimming, or simply being in the water, is something enjoyed by millions of people and known to be one of the most effective ways to exercise. But whilst water offers up a multitude of benefits, it’s worth being aware that H₂O can have a downside – especially where the ears are concerned. Why is …