What is a ‘BAHA’ device?
BAHA, short for Bone Anchored Hearing Aid, is a remarkable innovation designed for people whose hearing loss is caused by sound being unable to reach the inner ear. The BAHA…
BAHA, short for Bone Anchored Hearing Aid, is a remarkable innovation designed for people whose hearing loss is caused by sound being unable to reach the inner ear. The BAHA…
Hearing loss can be a relatively common issue for newborn children; among the varying types, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is perhaps one of the most disruptive. It occurs when…
Sometimes, life just throws a spanner in the works. Even with the very best in audiology care and the crème de la crème of hearing aids, it’s still possible to…
One of the most common and enduring misconceptions in audiology is the idea of ‘ear syringing’: while once a widespread practice, it has since been superseded by the far safer…
Hearing tests come in a variety of different forms, with each designed to analyse a particular part of the ear. They’re used to ascertain your level of hearing, and to…
The Entrance I have to admit I was in a much worse state than I thought I’d be. Always unflappable – at least that’s what I try to tell myself…
What is it? Also known as ear cones or auricular candles, ear candles are hollow tubes made from linen or cotton that have been wound into a cone and lined…
“My ears are blocked, and I can’t get to a centre! What do I do?” The answer? Don’t panic! We will come to you at your home. We always wear…
In my opinion (biggest get out when you start a sentence!) I think it was an obvious next step in manufacturing in the Hearing Aid industry: to try and bypass…
Essentially and primarily, hearing aids are useful in improving the hearing and speech understanding of people who have a hearing loss resulting from damage to the small hair cells in…