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Different hearing aid brands
There are many hearing aid brands/companies out there. Some you may have heard of, include Phonak, Unitron, Oticon, Bernafon, Starkey, ReSound, Beltone, Widex and Signia. Each hearing aid company makes all types of hearing aids, being behind the ear,...
Ear Wax
What is Ear Wax? The production of ear wax, technically called cerumen, is a normal function of the ear. Oily secretions from the sweat and sebaceous glands in the ear canal combine with other particles such as dirt and dead skin cells to form the substance...
Could a COVID-19 infection cause permanent hearing damage?
A recent study by the University of Manchester suggests that COVID-19 could cause permanent damage to hearing. Patients in this study were questioned about their hearing, eight weeks after being discharged from hospital for a COVID-19 infection. Of the one...
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 hearing loss). If...
“Free” hearing tests vs diagnostic hearing assessments. What is the difference?
You may have noticed advertising or you may have been approached for a “Free Hearing Check” at your local shopping centre. It is important to know the difference between these free hearing tests and a comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessment. The free...
Teleaudiology Frequently Asked Questions
What are Teleaudiology consultations? Essentially Teleaudiology consultations are a form of online consultation that allows patients to have hearing aid adjustments without any direct physical contact. Not only this, but Teleaudiology provides an alternative...