Professional Hearing Loss Advice
Tinnitus – What’s that ringing in my ears?
Sarah Patterson, Audiologist, Wangaratta Audiology Tinnitus is most commonly described as a ‘ringing’ or ‘buzzing’ noise heard in one or both ears, which is not made by a sound in the external environment. People report …
Hearing Protection for Children
Protect What You Have! Diana Bienvenu, Audiologist, Wangaratta Audiology Most of us now understand that noisy workplaces and noisy leisure activities often produce noise at levels which can damage hearing permanently. …
Changes in Hearing Aids in recent times
Changes in the latest hearing aids. Hearing aid changes have led to more satisfied users having better communication experiences in a wider range of listening environments. Over the years, there are lots of changes in …
Smallest Bones in your Body
DID YOU KNOW?? The smallest bones in the human body are located in the middle ear.The malleus, incus and stapes, more commonly known as the hammer, anvil and stirrup, transmit sound from the eardrum to the hearing organ. …
Better Telephone Hearing Techniques
Unfortunately, some people who wear hearing aids have particular difficulty hearing over the telephone. Often people remove their hearing aids to use the phone as they feel they hear better without them. Family members …
Do all Hearing Aids Whistle?
During a recent consultation, a client told me a story about a lady whose hearing aids whistled. When her grand-daughter heard the sound, she asked Grandma whether she had a mouse in her ear! This is caused by feedback …
Benefits of wearing your hearing aids all the time
Sarah Patterson, Audiologist, Wangaratta Audiology. Do you unintentionally make your hearing loss more noticeable to others by not wearing your hearing aids? Some people complain that they don’t like to wear hearing aids …
Water and Hearing aids
Newer hearing aids (no more than two years old) are much more water and dust resistant than previous models. BUT please remember they are not yet waterproof!
Replacement HSP hearing aids every 5 years
The Office of Hearing Services (now the Hearing Services Program) recently changed the guidelines regarding the replacement of old hearing aids. Previously, new funding was available every six years; however that has …
Passive smoking affects Hearing
Recent research has shown links between passive smoking and hearing loss. The extension of this logic suggests the link between smokers and hearing loss too!
Mercury-free Batteries
You may have noticed that the new batteries you have received in the clinic are now mercury free – they have a small green label on the front. None of these batteries should be tossed in the bin. We are happy for you to …
Hearing Protection
As well as providing diagnostic and hearing aid services for those with impaired hearing, Wangaratta Audiology also stocks a range of items for hearing protection. Models are available for industrial, sporting, kid-sized …
Hearing delays can be costly!
People delay important things The average person waits about seven years to get hearing aids after hearing loss is first diagnosed The average age of first time hearing aid wearers is 63 years. One in six people has a …
What causes hearing loss?
The most common two types of hearing loss are: Conductive Hearing Loss Is when sounds are no longer able to pass freely to the inner ear. This can be due to a blockage of a foreign object in the ear or even earwax. …