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A Comprehensive Guide to Hearing Device Maintenance

Hearing devices are an integral part of many people’s lives. It can be challenging to find the time to maintain them, but it is essential. If you neglect your hearing device for too long, it will start to affect your day-to-day life and can even become dangerous. For this reason, many people have difficulty finding […]

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Basics of Hearing Tests – Pure-Tone Testing

Pure-tone testing is a hearing test where individuals identify sounds played at specific volumes and pitches. This takes place as part of a hearing test with an audiologist. The purpose of the test is to measure a person’s hearing capacity in one or both ears, and also check for potential ear blockages. When Would I […]

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All You Need to Know About Hearing Device Features

There are many hearing device features that you can expect from the technological advancements in this area of health. It’s important that we help provide assistance to our hearing wherever possible when there’s been some damage or hearing loss.  However, if you’re not entirely familiar with what features are available, then it’s worth knowing them […]

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How to Prevent the Most Common Hearing Aid Repairs

If you have recently found out that your hearing has changed, then you may have been recommended hearing aids. Hearing aids are the most common option for people experiencing hearing loss. It’s important to be aware that hearing aids do come in a variety of forms and styles. Regardless of which type you choose; they […]

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How to Find the Right Hearing Aids for Your Needs

To find the right hearing aids for your needs first you’ll need to learn about the different styles of hearing aids available. Let’s take a look at the various options on offer. Completely-in-canal (CIC) Hearing Aids Completely-in-canal hearing aid. As the name suggests, these styles are molded to fit directly inside the ear canal. These […]

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Seeing an Audiologist About Tinnitus

Audiologists diagnose, assess and treat conditions related to the inner ear, such as tinnitus. This is commonly known as a ringing in the ears that can affect your sleep, concentration and can even be related to other issues and hearing loss. If you’ve noticed the signs of tinnitus in yourself or a family member has, […]

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What is Presbycusis?

If you suspect that you may be experiencing any type of hearing loss, it is critical to make sure that you get the help you need from an audiologist. There are many different types of hearing loss, and so the treatment you receive will be based on the type of hearing loss you have. Sensorineural […]

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Are ITE Hearing Aids Right for You?

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss or suspect that hearing loss will be detected at your upcoming audiologist appointment, finding the right hearing aids for your personal requirements is essential. Before worrying about brands, models, or specific features, you must first determine which type of hearing aids are right for you. Are in-the-ear […]

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What are the Most Common Types of Hearing Protection

Generally, hearing protection products fall into three broad categories: earplugs, earmuffs and semi-insert earplugs. Hearing protection is made to fit a multitude of individual needs, whether you like seeing music shows or prefer swimming.  Earplugs are small buds, usually made of foam, that you insert directly into the ear canal. Because they provide immediate protection […]

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Jobs that Require Hearing Protection

Hearing protection is vitally important in a wide range of scenarios and situations. If you want to make sure that you get the most out of your hearing now and in years to come, it’s important to consider how you can protect your hearing in the workplace. Many people suffer damage-inducing levels of exposure to […]