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Ear Implants for Hearing Loss

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My Options: Ear Implants for Hearing Loss For most people, hearing aids are a very effective way to manage hearing loss. Modern hearing aids can amplify sound in a natural and comfortable way. However, some people have more complex needs or severe hearing loss than a hearing aid can address. For these people, ear implants for hearing loss may be a solution. Implants require surgeries and can sometimes impact any residual hearing, so are not without risks. For this reason, in most cases, implants are reserved only for those who have tried hearing aids and have not, or no longer, receive adequate benefit. There are many different types of implants that can address different hearing or medical issues. Even within the types of implants, there are different styles, colours and options. Your audiologist can guide you through which implant may be appropriate and the many options available. Ear Implants for Hearing Loss 1. Cochlear implants One of the most common ear implants to tre
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Deafness

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Studies Reveal: Deafness and hearing loss, multi-causal conditions There can be many different causes of deafness and hearing loss. The causes are often vastly different depending on the age of onset of the condition. Hearing loss and deafness can develop at or before birth, mid-life and older age. Here is a list of things that can affect your ability to hear. P ossible causes of hearing loss: 1. Pregnancy and Birth Complications In some cases, babies are born without the ability to hear. The condition can be genetic, even if there is no known history of genetic hearing loss..   Hearing loss and deafness can also develop before or at birth due to a number of infections, premature birth, birth injury, severe jaundice and many other factors associated with maternal and foetal health. 2. Certain medications There are many commonly used medications that can cause hearing issues. Examples can include  aspirin, certain anti-inflammatory drugs, certain antibiotics and chemothera
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Location: West Perth WA 6005, Australia
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Hearing Deficiency

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What are 4 of the Most Common Misconceptions About Hearing Deficiency? In learning more about hearing deficiency we often encounter too many misconceptions on how hearing works and how to deal with hearing loss. Thus, we are led to believe in false assumptions, taking us nowhere near to genuine treatment. Not to mention, our own unspoken misconceptions that often compels us to take for granted the importance of taking immediate action. Now, separating fact from myth is like separating the wheat from the chaff. It’s not easy. And it needs heaps of time and effort to do so. Nonetheless, unveiling the hidden truth is crucial to our own betterment. So, take the time and do the effort so you can reap real knowledge. That said, in order for us to effectively take out misconceptions and myths out of the way, it’s best to identify them first. So, in this article, we will discuss the common misconceptions that we should unlearn and what are the hidden facts behind them. In order to educa
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Location: West Perth WA 6005, Australia
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Dizziness

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Is dizziness a sign of hearing loss? Dizziness Is dizziness a sign of hearing loss? Dizziness can have different causes, and it can be a symptom to many health issues, ranging from mild to serious. So, there really is no easy way to confirm. If it has become a common thing for you, talk to your GP (General Practitioner). By definition, dizziness is described as the feeling of unsteadiness or sensations of whirling, or some kind of movement while in reality there is none. It is commonly related to vertigo, nausea, and loss of balance . In most cases, people don’t get regular episodes, but in some cases, it occurs more often. Patients can see a general physician or undergo hearing tests to ensure that the episodes are not related to diseases that can cause hearing loss . That’s right, in some cases it may already be a symptom leading to hearing loss. This is because the auditory system plays a huge part in a person’s balance as much as the sense of sight and touch. And whe
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Location: Western Australia, Australia
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Early Signs of Deafness that You will not Easily Notice

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Deafness or hearing loss is an extremely treacherous condition. Especially when our focus is mainly on thriving through life, it will be really difficult to notice that our body is already warning us that something is wrong. A great example would be factory workers who are prone to loud noises in their everyday work. Most of them do not even take the time to employ the help of earplugs . At an early age, symptoms may not show but at some point, it will eventually take its toll on the cochlea (a small organ inside the ear that helps make hearing possible). The worst part is that life can really get so demanding that even as we notice the signs, we try to delay treatment because taking the day off to consult with the experts, will steal our valuable time that would convert into income and give us our daily bread. By the words of the great Dalai Lama “Man is funny, he sacrifices health to earn money, then spends all his money to restore health”. Do not be caught up in this
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4 Major Benefits of Cochlear Implants

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The Benefits of Cochlear Implants to Your Child's Well Being Hearing loss can impact your child's development and well-being. Growing up, kids need hearing to support learning development. Thus, to aid in the Cochlear implants can help restore your child’s hearing. It is not hard to learn about childhood ear problems , there’s plenty of resources online that can help you with that. And this article is one of them. Here, we will discuss the benefits of cochlear implants as a treatment for your kid’s hearing loss: 4 Major Benefits of Cochlear Implants to Your Kids 1. Improved Communication Adults use a lot of focus and energy to hear in order to communicate effectively. How much more for children who are just beginning to learn and communicate? Imagine their difficulty in figuring out how to express themselves whilst not being able to hear their own words themselves, nor being able to hear other people say things the right way. What framework of communication can they
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