What are online hearing tests? Simply put, an online hearing test comes in one of two forms: a quiz-based screening and a series of recordings with varying levels of background…
Aside from the more obvious causes of hearing loss, i.e. earwax, infection, a trapped foreign object or the flu, there are a somewhat surprising retinue of diseases that can also…
As the days draw shorter, the leaves turn from brilliant green to warm shades of red, orange and gold and the weather drifts from listless summer days to melancholic showers,…
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misconceptions in audiology is the idea of ‘ear syringing’: while once a widespread practice, it has since been superseded by the far safer…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…
