Category: AUDIOLOGY
No to Q-tips, they cause more harm than benefit
No to Q-tips, they cause more harm than benefit Written by Hany Ghonaim, Founder and CEO ACTUALLY,...
Read MoreSleep solution for ringing in the ears
Sleep solution for ringing in the ears Written by Hany Ghonaim, Founder and CEO TINNITUS MASKERS...
Read MoreThis is how an old hearing aid looked like in 1934
You won’t believe the size of hearing aids these children wore during their classroom session. Imagine any child suffering from hearing loss having to wear hearing aids of that size. All advancements in technology have allowed us to shrink hearing aids to the size of our finger…
Read MoreWhat you absolutely need to know about tinnitus
Do you ever have ringing in your ears? Tinnitus is the subjective perception of noise inside the ear without there being an outside sound source causing it. It is not a disease, but rather a symptom of anomaly in the hearing system or the upper auditory pathways…
Read MoreWhat are the different types and causes of hearing loss
There are several types of hearing loss but can be broken down into three main types: Sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and mixed hearing loss. This article describes each different type and drills down into the most common conditions.
Read MoreCan’t hear well in the restaurant, watch this!
Here is a short video that depict some communication strategies that can be used in a restaurant for those with hearing impairment. Communication strategies are a key and effective way of dealing with family members suffering from hearing loss…
Read MoreAudiologists advice to facilitate communication with the hearing impaired
Adapted communication strategies must be used to facilitate communication with the hard of hearing individuals. The definitive first step to ensure effective communication should be to let others know about your hearing loss…
Read MoreHow to detect a hearing loss?
Do you ever wonder if you have a hearing disability? This article will help you figure it out! Hearing loss is an invisible disability, and it usually takes time for a person to realize they are hard of hearing. It is very common for family and friends to notice hearing loss symptoms before the individual…
Read MoreAnatomy of the ear and how the hearing system works
The outer ear anatomy consists of two portions, the visible pinna and the outer ear canal. Their main function is to protect the eardrum. The middle ear refers to the air filled space separated from the outer ear by the eardrum. The inner ear consists of three structures intimately related to one another…
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