Advanced Hearing Care

30/12/2024

What is Balance Disorder?

Balance disorder is a condition that causes a person to feel unstable, dizzy, confused, or feel a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating.

The organs in our inner ear have a labyrinth which is an important part of our vestibular (balance) system. This labyrinth interacts with other systems in the body, such as the visual system (eyes) and the skeleton (bones and joints), to maintain our body position. Because it works together with the brain and nervous system, the vestibular can also be a source of balance problems.

When a person's balance is disturbed, he or she will have difficulty maintaining orientation. For example, a person may experience a "spinning room" effect, feels dizzy (Vertigo), and may not be able to walk without staggering, or even unable to stand.

If you experience conditions like this, we recommend that you consult your nearest doctor so that it can be followed up immediately.



Source : https://www.nationaldizzyandbalancecenter.com/resources/balance-disorders/

25/11/2024

🤷 Do you know?
Is ear wax something dirty or unwanted?
Is it a sign of bad ear health or hygiene?

The answer is a big NO. It is a natural secretion of the ear and has a lot of benefits. It stops the dust from getting in and protects the delicate ear canal. Ear wax normally helps in lubrication of the ear canal. It also prevents bacteria, fungal infection and water getting in. In fact, the total absence of earwax may lead to dry ears resulting in itching and flaking of the Ear Canal.

The recommended home remedy for earwax removal is with the use of Hydrogen peroxide. The basic idea is to soften the accumulated wax and dislodge it without using an external object. Using foreign objects may hurt our ears. Doctors use forceps and other metal tools as they are experts in earwax removal. One can also use earwax removal drops marketed by pharmaceutical companies.

If the ear wax is too hard and the home remedy does not work, it is advisable to see your ENT Doctor.

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11/11/2024

🤷 You may not know this,
but IGNORING MINOR CHANGES IN HEARING ABILITY can cause HEARING LOSS!

❗️Our body gives us enough warning signs, but we tend to miss these subtle signs which leads to the advancement of the ailment.

☝️ If we happen to miss out on a few words in a conversation, we should be attentive and make a mental note. It could be due to noisy surroundings, but if it happens too often, it’s time to pay a visit to the Audiologist .

✌️ The Audiologist will conduct an Audiogram which will determine if we do have a Hearing Loss.
If we do we will also know the extent of the Hearing loss.
In a majority of the cases, it starts with a High-frequency Hearing Loss.

👌 With early intervention and proper medical advice, we can prevent Hearing Loss from increasing.

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28/10/2024

🤷 You may not know this,
but Excessive CIGARETTE SMOKING 🚬 can cause HEARING LOSS! 😱

‼️ Cigarette smoking is commonly linked to Cardiac and Liver ailments. It also plays a significant effect on our Ear Health.

🚬 Smoking is the main cause of Arteriosclerosis or thickening of the walls of our arteries. The arteries carry healthy blood to all the parts of our body including the ears. Thickening of the wall reduces the quantity of blood carried by the arteries, resulting in lesser blood reaching the ears.

The lack of nourishment for the ears causes Sensorineural Hearing loss, and in some cases, Profound Hearing loss.

❌ 🚬Don’t let excessive smoking take your hearing away!

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21/10/2024

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08/10/2024

🤷 You may not know this,
but NOT CARING FOR DENTAL 🦷 OR EAR 👂 INFECTIONS can cause HEARING LOSS! 😱

👂 Ear Infections have a direct link to our long-term Hearing Health. Neglecting small infections can affect the sensitive parts of the ear causing permanent Hearing disability.

There are 2 types of ear infections:

☝️ Fungal Ear Infection.
People who engage in water sports and those who are exposed to environments of high humidity are more prone to such infections. However, such infections can be avoided by keeping our ears clean and dry.

✌️ Bacterial infection.
Bacterial infection is more serious in nature and causes a lot of inconvenience. Such infections require medical attention, and it is advisable to consult an ENT Doctor to seek proper medical advice.

🦷 Dental infections can also affect the Ear Health. The infection can spread from the teeth to the ear. The Eustachian Tube connects the throat to the middle ear, this becomes a path for the infection to spread to the ear.

👍 While COVID-19 has given us a timely reminder on the importance of health wealth, let's us not neglect our dental and ear health as well.

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04/03/2024

It's !

There are a lot of myths around ear care.
Make sure you know the FACTS to take good care of your ears!

06/05/2023

Contact us for a free hearing test and consultation.

Both hearing loss and dementia are prevalent in older adults, experts say. But a new study shows that treating hearing loss might prevent dementia.

03/03/2023

Happy 33 World Hearing Day!!

10/06/2022

We are at the Tinnitus series again!

Previously we shared articles on Tinnitus, and its connection with sleep, diet, drugs, and how hearing aids can help, as well as the more serious variant, the Pulsatile Tinnitus.

Did you know that Excercising, if not done properly, can lead to Tinnitus too?
So what should we look out for?

Here's a quick read to find out more:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52610-Could-your-exercise-program-be-causing-hearing-loss

Source: Healthy Hearing

Exercise is beneficial to the body and mind, but heavy exertion paired with loud music can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus.

01/06/2022

We are at the Tinnitus series again!

Previously we shared articles on Tinnitus and its connection with diets and drugs, how hearing aids can help, and the more serious variant, the Pulsatile Tinnitus.

Did you know that Tinnitus can affect your sleep too?
Are there any forms of relief against it?

Here's a quick read to find out more:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53340-Tinnitus-cure-slow-wave-sleep-research

Source: Healthy Hearing

Research shows the brain still 'hears' tinnitus during certain stages of sleep, disrupting deeper stages of sleep. This is an important finding for opening up new ways of treating tinnitus based on brain wave activity.

11/05/2022

We are at Tinnitus again!

Previously we shared articles on Tinnitus and its connection with diets and drugs, and how hearing aids can help.

While Tinnitus is a common ailment, there is another more serious variant, the Pulsatile Tinnitus.

Just what is this Pulsatile Tinnitus?
What causes it? And what are the treatment options available?

Here's a quick read to find out more:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53333-Pulsatile-tinnitus-can-hear-heartbeat-pulse

Source: Healthy Hearing

In rare cases, a person can hear their pulse, which is known as pulsatile tinnitus. It requires prompt medical attention to make sure nothing serious is afoot.

26/04/2022

We are at Tinnitus again!

What is the connection between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss?
And how do Hearing Aids help?

Here's a quick read to find out more:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53312-Hearing-aids-for-tinnitus

Source: Healthy Hearing

Many people don't realize that tinnitus is a sign of hearing loss and how useful hearing aids can be at calming the ringing in your ears.

18/04/2022

Last week we touched on the Tinnitus - that frequent ringing sound in our ears, and its connection with our diets.

But what about prescribed drugs such as Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicines?

Is it another case of what you hear is what you eat?
Here's a quick read to find out:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53302-Otc-pain-relievers-linked-to-tinnitus-in-women

Source: Healthy Hearing

Women who take frequent doses of drugs like acetaminophen or aspirin were more likely to report a history of tinnitus in a new study.

12/04/2022

Tinnitus - that frequent ringing sound in our ears... .

While research is still inconclusive, connections have been made between Tinnitus and our Diet.

So is Tinnitus a result of what you hear is what you eat?

Here's a quick read to find out:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52444-Tinnitus-you-hear-what-you-eat

Source: Healthy Hearing

Is your diet to blame for the ringing in your ears? Some people report that certain foods worsen tinnitus, but the research is less clear.

05/04/2022

We may not know it, but allergies can affect your hearing, and in turn, result into hearing loss.

So what are the 3 categories of allergy-related hearing loss that we ought to be concerned about?

Here's a quick read to find out:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/51352-Can-allergies-cause-hearing-loss

Source: Healthy Hearing

Your eyes are itchy and your nose is runny – typical for allergy season. But could your allergies also contribute to hearing loss? Get answers here.

28/03/2022

While rechargeable tech for Hearing Aids has made giant leaps over the years, some people may still prefer hearing aids with disposable batteries.

If you know someone who is undecided, you can help them make an informed decision with this quick read below:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52975-Pros-and-cons-of-hearing-aids-with-rechargeable-batteries

Source: Healthy Hearing

Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of rechargeable hearings aids can go a long way to helping you and your hearing care practitioner pick the best battery style for you.

21/03/2022

Studies have shown time and again, that exposure to cigarette smoke can have a big impact to one's hearing health.

And here's the good news:
The risk drops when one quits smoking!

Here's a quick read to find out more:
https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/50940-Smoking-and-hearing-loss

Source: Healthy Hearing

How does smoking affect hearing? And who is most at risk? Find out in our look at the links between smoking and hearing loss.