Category Archives: Managing your hearing
Nov 15 2018
Taking your hearing health to heart
Noise is not only bad for your hearing, it can also be bad for your heart. A recent study carried out at Massachusetts General Hospital has linked chronic noise exposure with increased risk of heart disease. The researchers followed 499 people for five years and found that people who were exposed to noise regularly were […]
Nov 01 2018
Headphones and Hearing Aids
A question we often come across is “can I wear earphones or headphones with my hearing aids.” The answer depends on the type of hearing aids or earphones you have. Earbuds generally won’t work because with any style of hearing aid you will have a dome, mold, or the hearing aid itself in your ear […]
Sep 27 2018
Can hearing aids be waterproof?
With all the rain we have had over the past few days you might be wondering if you can get hearing aids that are waterproof. While no hearing aid is truly waterproof, many are water resistant.
Sep 13 2018
Types of hearing loss: Mixed
Previously we have discussed sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. Mixed hearing loss is a combination of both types of hearing loss. For example one may have a sensorineural hearing loss due to noise exposure, and further hearing loss on top of that due to wax, fluid, infection, or other conditions that block sound from getting […]
Sep 06 2018
Types of hearing loss: Conductive
A conductive hearing loss occurs when an obstruction or physical abnormality prevents sound from reaching the inner ear. Common symptoms of conductive hearing loss include: 1. A feeling of fullness or pressure. 2. Pain. 3. Your own voice sounds hollow or like it is reverberating. 4. Tinnitus (often a low pitch humming or buzzing, but […]
Aug 23 2018
Types of hearing loss: Sensorineural
Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common form of hearing loss. It is also the most insidious as it often occurs very gradually, leading people to have a hard time identifying it until it becomes a significant problem. However, you can identify it early if you know what signs to look for. Early signs of […]
Aug 08 2018
Is hearing loss inevitable?
Hearing loss is more prevalent among older populations. However, is hearing loss inevitable as we age? The answer is complicated. It’s true there are more instances of hearing loss in older people, but is this due to ageing itself or a lifetime of accumulated noise exposure. The answer is likely some of both.
Aug 03 2018
Humidity and your hearing aids
It’s hot out there! Did you know that humidity can impact how your hearing aids are working? High humidity can cause moisture to buildup in your hearing aids, particularly under the microphone covering and in the battery compartment. How can you protect your hearing aids from excess moisture? Storing them somewhere safe and dry, with […]
Jul 12 2018
Sudden hearing loss? Seek medical attention ASAP!
Have you ever woken up with a hearing loss you didn’t have the previous day? Over 6000 Canadians will experience sudden hearing loss annually. This is not a condition to be taken lightly. Often we see patients who wait to seek medical attention for a week or more. This is not good because treatment for […]
Jun 20 2018
Enjoy the sounds of summer safely
It feels like summer might finally here, which means lots of outdoor activities. Whether it be music festivals, yard work, boating, or fireworks, many of these activities will expose your ears to loud noise. Here are a few tips to help your preserve your hearing while enjoying all the sounds of summer. Use hearing protection […]
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