Feb 5, 2024 | Hearing Loss
What does it mean if I suddenly lose my hearing? Hearing typically declines with age as we grow older. However, when hearing loss occurs suddenly, it is referred to as “sudden hearing loss”, specifically known as “sudden sensorineural hearing loss.”...
Dec 18, 2023 | Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss and Dementia The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that almost 1 in 5 people have hearing loss. While there are numerous risk factors associated with hearing loss, such as heredity, certain medications, infections, noise exposure, and physical...
Aug 14, 2023 | Hearing Loss
The Subtle Signs of Hearing Loss As we age, things around our body start to change, so it is common to experience changes in our hearing as well. Changes in your hearing can occur gradually, so it is good to identify them early and know when to seek help from a...
Jan 22, 2023 | Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss and Speech and Language Development It is well supported that hearing is important for speech and language development in children. We learn speech through hearing so if our hearing is impaired it may cause speech development to be delayed.Normally,...
Aug 17, 2021 | Hearing Loss
There are 3 different types of hearing loss: 1. Sensorineural hearing loss2. Conductive hearing loss3. Mixed hearing loss Sensorineural Hearing Loss: This is the most common type of hearing loss. It occurs if the cochlea (hearing organ) and/or the hearing (auditory)...
Nov 18, 2020 | Hearing Loss
What is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) or sudden deafness is a rapid loss of hearing that occurs instantly or over a 72-hour period. Any sudden loss of hearing is serious and requires immediate action for the best chance...
