The History of Hearing Aids

Hearing aids (and assistive hearing devices) have a surprisingly long and fascinating history. The ultra-sleek wireless devices that we enjoy today came about through centuries of experimentation and adaptation, and,…

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Diseases That Can Also Cause Hearing Loss

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…

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Help! I Have Hearing Aids but My Hearing Got Worse…

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…

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What is a Hearing Test?

 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…

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Ear Candling for Earwax Removal

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…

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