Mar 16, 2017
Unilateral hearing loss makes it difficult to sense distance and sound direction. Known as the “head shadowing effect,” listeners with good hearing in only one ear must tilt their heads toward the sound source in order to compensate for the shadowing effect. Hearing...
Mar 9, 2017
While many hearing specialists recommend that people with newly prescribed hearing instruments wear them all day when they are first fitted with the devices, not everyone can do so comfortably. Some individuals find that their sudden ability to hear sounds that they...
Mar 2, 2017
It is estimated that one in ten U.S. adults has experienced “tinnitus” during the past 12 months. These people experience ringing in one or both of their ears when there is no external sound present. Tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom of a problem in the...
Feb 28, 2017
As the leading provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, Phonak Audéo™ are pleased to announce that their Audéo B-R rechargeable hearing aid has been recognized for outstanding product design with the...
Feb 23, 2017
Regular readers of this column are continuously advised to shield their ears from noise, a common cause of hearing loss. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise pollution is one of the pressing threats to public health and is responsible for a range of...
Feb 16, 2017
Open-fit hearing instruments have become immensely popular because they deliver natural sound quality. This is due, in large part, to the fact that the open-fit design eliminates the muffled effect that might come with other hearing instruments. While similar to a...
