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...
May 14, 2019 | Hearing Loss
Your hearing is precious Simple steps now to help prevent noise-induced damage over time. We protect our eyesight, teeth and bodies with regular check-ups. We even ensure the health of our hair with regular trips to the hairdresser. But very few of us take steps to...
Jan 23, 2019 | Hearing Loss
Hearing loss and Ototoxicity (‘Oto’ = Ear, ‘Toxicity’ = Poisoning) Some medications have the potential to cause damage to structures in the inner parts of the ears resulting in temporary or permanent hearing loss. These are known as ototoxic medications and may...
