Category: Hearing Loss

How Today’s Lifestyle Habits Can Be Damaging To The Ear’s Health!
Early in 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss because of personal audio devices, such as smartphones, and damaging levels of sound at entertainment venues. Most of us spend a lot of time commuting between home and the workplace, especially in crowded metros like…

7 Reasons Why Hearing Health Is As Important As Overall Health
It’s not uncommon to see individuals afflicted with hearing loss to put off their problems with an ‘it’s not that bad’ or ‘it seems to come and go’. The social stigma of being seen wearing a hearing aid and being labelled ‘deaf’ or ‘old’ can lead to avoiding the problem altogether. It is true that…

Are Hearing Aids The Only Solution For All Kinds Of Hearing Loss?
How do you choose a dress for yourself? Do you pick and buy the first dress you see? Obviously, not. You first try it on, see if it fits, and also if it looks good on you. The bottom line is, you will check different alternatives, before choosing the one that’s best for you. [perfectpullquote…

6 Factors That Could Lead To Hearing Loss!
“Blindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people.” – Helen Keller Hearing loss does not just affect an individual physically. The psychological impact of hearing loss is just as grave, and might often lead to delays in seeking appropriate treatment. One of the many reasons for this is the social stigma associated…

Diagnosing Hearing Loss: Types Of Hearing PTA Test
Hearing loss is a serious disorder that needs proper diagnosis and treatment. While not all forms of hearing loss may need corrective hearing aids, there are certain PTA test for ear which will help you identify the type of hearing loss and how to treat it. Though people are known to experiment with purchasing hearing…

Signs Of Hearing Loss To Look Out For
Hearing loss is often considered a sign of ‘old’ age and perceived as a weakness. This social stigma attached to it makes the affected individuals reluctant to admit that there’s something amiss in their hearing. Identifying the signs of hearing loss can be all the more challenging when it comes to infants and children, especially…

From Denial To Acceptance: The Psychological Stages of Accepting Hearing Loss
Do you find yourself straining to listen to and be part of a conversation? Do you find it annoying that everybody around you seems to be mumbling incoherently? You could be suffering from hearing loss! Hearing loss is serious and needs timely diagnosis and treatment. However, Individuals suffering from hearing loss rarely accept the problem…

Understanding Hearing Loss In Children
Does your child often ask people to repeat themselves? Does he/she have problems with speech and language? Do you often find him/her intently watching others and trying to imitate their actions? Have you noticed how they don’t react even when you call them out loud… This can be due to hearing loss in your child.…

Can’t Get Rid Of The Ringing In Your Ears? It Could Be Tinnitus!
Do you often find yourself complaining about the ‘voices’ in your head? Or the occasional buzzing, whistling or ringing in the ears that nobody else can hear? It isn’t something to ignore. You could be suffering from a hearing disorder called ‘Tinnitus’. Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition, which can vary a lot among…

Lend An Ear: Demystifying Hearing Loss
Imagine not being able to listen to your favorite song without straining your ears. Or, the sound of a loved one’s laughter. Or the pleasant chirping of birds on a beautiful morning. Sounds scary, right? Like most things in life, we often take our ears – or rather our hearing for granted. That is until…









