When you visit an audiologist for a hearing assessment, they may ask you whether you have ever undergone any treatment for tuberculosis. While asking about your medical history isn’t unusual when seeing a medical professional, one might wonder why tuberculosis...
When reading up about hearing aids and their features, one may come across the terms ‘telecoil’ or ‘T-coil’. This feature is commonly found in hearing aids- but what exactly is it, and how might it work for the hearing aid user? How does it...
With our smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices, we have all become accustomed to rechargeability. Many of our electronic devices can be plugged in and charged, ready to be used the next day. However, when it comes to hearing aids, most people still use...
Recently we’ve had a number of patients with similar complaints- noisy neighbours, or a snoring partner, that keep them from getting a good night’s sleep. We all know how important it is to get quality sleep, and if a noise in your environment is keeping...
We all know that early intervention is important when dealing with children. A child with hearing loss that is identified and receives treatment early in life (before 6 months old) has a far greater chance of developing in a similar way to a child with normal hearing...
People love going to the theatre. Whether it’s to see a large scale show, a small independent play, or a symphony orchestra, there is something for everyone. However, the theatre experience can be full of tricky acoustic environments for people with hearing...
