What is Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)?
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…
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…
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…
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…
I’m sure most people reading this have been to a meeting, conference, play or concert when, out of the blue, you hear a really high pitched whistling noise over the…
Hearing aid users who may get regular ear infections often ask us if their hearing aid might have caused it. More often than not, people tend to think that ear…
“Why did I come into Hearingcare?” I loved all my Grandparents, and got on particularly well with my 'Grandpop' - my Mum's Dad. He was an ex-miner, but a strict…
What is a hearing aid? In my 26 years as a Hearing Aid Dispenser, people are often put off by hearing aids because the ones that are more visible, appear…
The words severe and profound are quite scary sounding words when an Audiologist explains your hearing test result. Let’s look into what these terms really mean for you and how…
When a hearing loss progresses into what audiologists describe as moderate, it becomes quite difficult to ignore and very rarely goes unnoticed by the sufferer. Let’s talk about what makes…