Team Centre for Hearing

Types of Hearing Loss and Can Hearing Aids Prevent Them
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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. …

Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
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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 — firstly, in making sense of the world through listening and secondly, by helping us balance our bodies. However, if we lose the…

The Future of Digital Hearing Aids: Advancements in Technology and Design
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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: Everything You Need To Know
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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…

6 Ways to Prepare for a PTA Test (or Any Hearing Test)
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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…

Are Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aids Better Than In-The-Ear: 5 Pros
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More than 1.5 billion people live with hearing loss, who make up 20% of the world’s 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…

Ever Wondered How Long Would Your Hearing Aid Machine Last?
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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…

How to Choose the Best Invisible Hearing Aid for Your Needs
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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?…

Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment Options
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Tinnitus is a condition characterised by annoying ringing or buzzing sounds in the ears. This particular health issue has varying degrees, ranging from bearable to downright debilitating. There is one more type of this condition called Pulsatile tinnitus, in which a thumping sound replaces the ringing noise. Individuals affected by pulsatile tinnitus hear these thumps…

Tips for the Maintenance and Care of Ear Machine
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For people with hearing loss, using an ear machine is a great way to lead a quality life even after a medical condition. Even if the hearing loss is incurable. Ear machines, also known as hearing aids, enable the person to hear, communicate and function normally every day. Hence, it is important to ensure proper maintenance…









