
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…

Itâs not uncommon to see individuals afflicted with hearing loss to put off their problems with an âitâs not that badâ or âit seems to come and goâ. The social stigma of being seen wearing a hearing aid and being labelled âdeafâ or âoldâ can lead to avoiding the problem altogether. It is true that…

There is one particular type of hearing aid that audiologists worry about. Itâs bad for the patient, and it can deter other people from even attempting to give hearing aids a chance to improve their lives. They are called âin-the-drawerâ hearing aids. As opposed to behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, ITD hearing aids never see…

You might come across a mention of cochlear implants as an alternative for treating hearing loss. Cases requiring cochlear implants are usually very different to those requiring Hearing Aids. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Cochlear Implants are considered only in cases where hearing aids are not successful or where hearing aids are not…

Hearing loss can have an adverse impact on a personâs social and professional life. The best way to deal with it is to visit an audiologist and get the appropriate diagnosis of the types and severity of the hearing loss. The audiologist can offer the best advice about the solutions to an individualâs hearing problems.…

âPrice is what you pay. Value is what you get.â – Warren Buffett This statement especially holds true while purchasing hearing aids. While it is human nature to try and seek cheaper alternatives to the ones generally recommended by the audiologist, it is important to consider the actual âvalueâ youâd be getting out of purchasing…

Choosing the right pair of hearing aids is akin to choosing the right pair of jeans. While you may consider the brand recommended by a friend, and may even wear the same size as him/her, itâs not necessary that it would be the âright fitâ for you! Hearing aids are available in a variety of…

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 thatâs best for you. [perfectpullquote…

âFreedom does not come without a price.â Whoever said this, knew what he/she was talking about. For hearing impaired individuals, freedom is the ability to hear as normally as possible. And to be able to do so, if medical intervention does not help, hearing aids are the best, and possibly, the only recourse. However, it…

Choosing a hearing aid can be quite a task – given the sheer number of brands and types available in the market! Not just that – the choice of hearing aid depends largely on an individualâs requirements and lifestyle. What might work for one, may be useless for another! The ideal way to select a…

âBlindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people.â – 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…

Cleaning Hearing Aids regularly can help this function efficiently and last longer. Our ears are closed spaces that arenât cleaned as thoroughly as the rest of our bodies. Hearing aids are, therefore, susceptible to issues like moisture and earwax. These can affect the sound quality, battery life, and durability of the devices. Also, the affected…