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...
Nov 8, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Do you struggle to follow conversation in noisy environments? No matter whether you have a hearing loss, wear hearing aids or even have normal hearing….listening in a noisy place can be challenging. It’s certainly not an ideal listening situation for anyone! Even if...
Sep 23, 2020 | Childrens Hearing, Hearing Loss
MEE in Children What is Middle Ear Effusion (‘Glue Ear’) in Children? In a normally functioning ear, the middle part of the ear is an air filled cavity (about the size of an m&m) which is regulated by the Eustachian Tube (a tube that connects the middle part of...
Jul 27, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Hearing loss in one ear Unilateral Hearing Loss Generally hearing loss affects both ears at the same time. However, there are times where just one ear experiences hearing loss (unilateral hearing loss) or one ear has worse hearing than the other ear (asymmetric...
Jun 19, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Hearing loss and Dementia – Is there a causal link? What is dementia? Dementia, also known as Major Neurocognitive Decline (MCD) is not one specific disease, rather it presents as a collection of symptoms. Dementia can affect many aspects of daily life including...
