Prevent Ear Infections – learn how to have healthy ears for life
Ears are funny things. I used to stare down at my infant son’s ears as he lay in my arms and marvel at their swirls and whorls. I fretted over…
Can an Iphone or Android App Improve Tinnitus?
People with tinnitus may soon be able to silence the noises in their heads by downloading a phone app that trains the brain to unfocus on the sounds they’re hearing.…
Baha (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid)
What is Baha? The baha, as its abbreviation suggests, works by direct bone conduction of sound to the cochlea via a sound processor and titanium implant on the skull. As…
I thought ringing in my ears was just sinus infection – the truth was shocking
How the tumour began When Michelle Francis began suffering with extreme tiredness and low mood, she went to her GP. But she was reassured when she was prescribed antibiotics for…
5 Silent Signs of Hearing Loss You May Be Ignoring
Hearing loss isn’t just for the elderly, so if you notice any of the following warning signs, like buzzing or ringing, talk to your doctor. Silent signs of hearing loss…
Treatments for Hearing disabilities – Hearing Aids & Cochlear implants
Hearing Aids Hearing aids are often the first consideration for patients with hearing disabilities. These aids can be similarly considered like glasses for visual problems. They do not require surgery…
Warning signs of hearing impairment
Globally, the estimated numbers of people with disabling hearing impairment in 2011 was 360 million, including 32 million children younger than 15 years old. In Hong Kong, an estimated 155…