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THE IMPORTANCE OF A BINAURAL HEARING AID
Many people who are hard of hearing only wear a single hearing aid. However, more than three quarters of the people who need a hearing aid suffer from bilateral hearing loss and get much better results with a binaural device. That’s why it’s important in most cases to choose this type of hearing aid. A…
Read MoreCLOGGED EAR FEELING: WHAT CAUSES IT?
Do you often have the feeling of having a clogged ear? Most of the time, it disappears after a few hours or days, but sometimes it can persist and be symptomatic of an ENT disorder. The following paragraphs explain the possible causes of this symptom and how to remedy it, depending on your circumstances. Several…
Read MoreRECEIVER IN THE EAR: WHAT ARE THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES ?
Why is it important to correct hearing impairments? The danger of hearing loss It’s a health problem that’s far too often neglected, despite its repercussions being far from harmless. Studies reveal that most people who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss don’t even realize it. In 2013, audiometric tests revealed that more than 3…
Read MoreTINNITUS DURING PREGNANCY: HOW TO EXPLAIN IT
Women require increased monitoring during pregnancy, particularly if they encounter little health concerns such as headaches, vision problems, or ringing in the ears. Because expectant mothers also experience tinnitus, which affects 15% of the population, and although its exact function hasn’t been determined, it would seem to be caused by muscular, vascular, or nerve problems.…
Read MoreHOW A HEARING TEST WORKS AND HOW TO DETECT ANOMALIES
Updated on June 2nd, 2023 Hearing loss can occur due to various factors such as aging, exposure to noise, or genetic predisposition. It can have a significant impact on your daily life, including communication difficulties and social isolation. Hence, it is crucial to detect hearing loss early to avoid further deterioration and to improve the…
Read MoreSYMPTOMS OF A RUPTURED EARDRUM AND MOVEMENTS TO ADOPT
A ruptured eardrum is very common and may occur for many reasons. How do you recognize it and what should you do if it is torn, whether lightly or severely? A ruptured eardrum is very common and can occur as a result of a routine, everyday incident. In general, it’s not serious, as the membrane…
Read MoreTINNITUS TREATMENT: THE MOST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS
Occasional or permanent, weak or intense, tinnitus is perceived as a ringing or whistling in our ears. More or less tolerated by each person, they are – in all cases – parasitic noises that should be checked by a professional, who can evaluate their degree of intensity and thus find a suitable treatment for all…
Read MoreSUDDEN HEARING LOSS: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
A medical emergency that should be taken very seriously, it can affect all adults and usually occurs in a single ear. It’s characterized by a sudden and significant degradation of the hearing in less than three days. The right thing to do in case of sudden deafness is to have the disorder properly diagnosed, get…
Read More5 TIPS FOR GOOD EAR WAX REMOVAL
Updated on August 1st, 2023 (updated with additional tips) EEarwax is a natural substance that the body produces to protect the ears and auditory canals from various external aggressions – dust, bacteria, insects, swimmer’s ear, among others. Normally, it is naturally eliminated. However, in some cases, earwax accumulates and forms a blockage, which can cause…
Read MoreTHE MOST DISCREET HEARING AID: A TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH!
For the sake of objectivity and out of respect for the guidelines of the Ordre des Audioprothésistes du Québec, we won’t mention a specific brand. Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more. Hearing aid technology has made major strides in recent years. In just a few decades, new digital technologies have allowed us to…
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