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Hearing loss is a gradually afflicting condition. It is also more prevalent than we might think. According to a WHO estimate seconded by this review article by Indian experts, 6.3% of the entire Indian population suffers from hearing loss. The numbers will increase if more people decide to accept their condition and treat hearing loss.

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Hearing loss is more prevalent than we think. An article published on the National Health Mission website says that according to WHO, 63 million people in India suffer from hearing loss. The degree of hearing loss may vary from mild to severe, but it exists in significant numbers. There has been an observation that most

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Hearing aids give people with hearing loss a new lease of life. However, just as with any other electronic device, hearing aids age and have a finite lifespan. Their average lifespan can be anywhere between three and seven years. Several factors affect the lifespan of your hearing aids: The make and build of the device

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Hearing loss leaves a prolonged negative impact on an individual’s lifestyle. It can also snowball into worsening health conditions leading to stress, depression, social anxiety, and so on. However, the intensity of these problems depends on the degree of hearing loss. There are various levels of hearing loss, and their identification is crucial in treating

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When it comes to technology, German products are known to be one of the most advanced and sought-after. It is the same with German hearing aids technology. After years of research and development, German engineers have found ways to pack cutting-edge technologies in tiny devices that disappear behind or inside the ear. The result is

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Hyperacusis (pronounced: hi-peh-ruh-q-sis) is a not-so-rare condition of the ear that causes increased sensitivity to otherwise normal sounds. This low sound tolerance can occur in both ears of an affected individual. According to a study published by Wiley library, about 8 to 15% of adults have hyperacusis. People affected with tinnitus (buzzing or ringing in

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Hearing loss of any form and severity is a challenging experience. While most people with hearing loss suffer from “binaural” hearing loss—a condition when both the ears are affected—some lose hearing in just one of their ears. If group conversations become challenging for you, or it becomes difficult to have a proper conversation with someone

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If you have a loss of hearing, then you must understand the importance of a hearing aid and its impact on your quality of life. Thus, it becomes crucial for you to maintain them. Hearing aids get exposed to moisture through the humidity in the air, sweat, or direct splashes of water, like almost all

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By far, the most prevalent and most dangerous myth about hearing loss is that it is caused by either age or genetics, affecting only the elderly or those born with a hearing impairment. Nevertheless, even after this misconception has been dispelled, the general population remains woefully ill-informed about the other, more common cause of hearing

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Modern hearing aids come packed to the brim with features like Bluetooth connectivity, the ability to stream music, noise cancellation, etc. These newer models usually come with strong features to manage this sqeeling sound well enough to never let it happen. However, older models of hearing aids, or instruments fitted incorrectly do still carry this

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Are you having to turn your television’s volume higher and higher to hear it over the years? Or, have you started speaking to your ageing parents louder and louder for them to understand what you’re saying? Unfortunately, we tend not to notice these little things, but they are signs of a silent and crippling epidemic:

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With approximately 63 million people in the country suffering from Significant Auditory Impairment, as per WHO estimation, hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in India. Though it is a serious problem, people often hesitate to use hearing aids. Since most hearing aids are easily visible, those with hearing loss are usually apprehensive about