
Hearing loss is a common sensory impairment becoming more prevalent day-by-day worldwide. It affects millions of individuals worldwide. According to WHO, it is estimated that by 2050 over 700 million people, which is 1 in every 10 people, will have disabling hearing loss.Β With the increasing number of cases of hearing loss, the usage of…

Our bodies change as we age, and hearing loss is a typical problem for many older adults. The World Health Organization (WHO) report says 432 million adults and 34 million children, or about 5% of the world’s population, require rehabilitation to treat their hearing loss. By 2050, over 700 million people β or 1 in…

Hearing is one of the most crucial abilities nature has gifted us. It helps you connect with the outer world, gives you a sense of security, and helps in keeping your brain healthy. Thus, hearing care is crucial for your personal health. The issue of hearing loss is progressive. It is a very common health…

If you or a family member complains of trouble with hearing or other discomfort regarding the ear, you may initially be inclined not to pay too much attention to the issue. We often attribute this discomfort to a βblocked feeling in the earsβ or to common colds and flu. However, these middle ear issues could…

Hearing loss affects people of all ages, which is one of its most alarming characteristics. In fact, according to research by World Health Organisation (WHO), by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss. Researchers also indicate that indicates that the likelihood of developing hearing loss increases with age.Β …

We often tend to appreciate our body the way it is gifted to us. One of the most interesting parts of our body is our ears which help us in two ways β firstly, in making sense of the world through listening and secondly, by helping us balance our bodies. However, if we lose the…

The wave of digitisation has led to the evolution of regular hearing aids. They are now at the next stage of their evolution in design and user-friendliness. They are called digital hearing aids. With time, digital hearing aids have proven to be much more capable and stylish than the previous analogue hearing devices that many…

Bluetooth hearing aids have ushered in an age wherein people can listen to music, pick up phone calls and even personalise their audio experience seamlessly. Gone are the times of bulky hearing aids as they are replaced with compact and technologically adept Bluetooth hearing aids. There are certain myths regarding the price of Bluetooth hearing…

PTA test of ear stands for Pure Tone Audiometry which determines the hearing sensitivity across the frequencies of an individual. It measures the softest sounds a person can hear at different pitches or frequencies. However, the PTA test of ear is not the only testing performed in case of hearing loss but is one of…

More than 1.5 billion people live with hearing loss, who make up 20% of the worldβs population. As a health complication, it can be appalling and debilitating. Besides losing one of the most crucial senses, getting used to hearing aids could be daunting for many. When considering hearing devices, the question arises: are behind-the-ear hearing…

A hearing aid machine acts as a companion for individuals who have hearing loss. It is thus natural for buyers to be concerned about the shelf life of a hearing aid machine. There exist numerous myths about the shelf life of hearing aid machines. Often, many get swayed by them and invest in the wrong…

Fewer than 30% of adults aged 70 or over who could benefit from hearing aids have used them. Among younger people, this figure is even lower, at only 16%. Yet modern hearing aids are comfortable, convenient, and far easier to use than most medical devices. Why do those fitted with hearing aids rarely use them?…