TYPES OF HEARING LOSS
The auditory pathway processes sound information as it travels from the ear to the brain so that our brain pathways are part of our hearing. CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS Hearing loss is caused by something that stops sounds from getting through the outer or middle ear. This type of hearing loss can often be treated with […]
KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR HEARING AIDS
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO CARE FOR YOUR PRECIOUS HEARING AIDS?? What is a HEARING AID? How does it help you? A HEARING AID is a device that is exclusively designed to improve the hearing of a person who is suffering from HEARING LOSS. HEARING AIDS are usually battery operated, but as technology improves HEARING […]
HEARING HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
HEARING LOSS can affect communication which is the KEY FACTOR in any relationship. If you feel your dear ones who were once very cheerful and chirpy are now hesitant to talk, possibilities are they have difficulties in HEARING. The best you can do for them is to get a HEARING TEST DONE. Have you ever […]
CROS HEARING AID and BiCROS HEARING AID
What is CROS HEARING AID? CROS stands for Contralateral Routing of Signals. Who needs to use CROS Hearing Aid? People with Unilateral Hearing Loss, or hearing loss in only one ear. What is Unilateral Hearing Loss? Unilateral Hearing Loss means there is hearing loss in one of the ears but the other ear is normal. […]
MIDDLE EAR DISORDER Tympanosclerosis: Tympanosclerosis refers to a variety of tissue changes that occur as the result of repeated middle ear infections. It is often seen as chalky white calcium plaques and scar tissue on the pars tensa of the eardrum, which has little if any effect on hearing sensitivity. Tympanosclerosis also affects the other […]
Middle Ear Disorders
Middle Ear Disorders .Dysplasia means an abnormality in the development of an anatomical structure. These congenital anomalies can affect the outer, middle, and/or inner ear, and can occur alone or as part of syndromes. The major external ear anomalies are microtia and atresia, which often occur together. Microtia means an abnormally small pinna, Outer and […]
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF HEARING LOSS
Hearing impairment is when an individual loses the ability to hear in either one or both ears. Deafness is usually the result of inner ear or nerve damage. It may be caused by a congenital defect, injury, disease, and certain medication, exposure to loud noise or aging. Person suffering from this disease may often […]
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEARING LOSS
Signs and symptoms of hearing loss. Hearing impairment is when an individual loses the ability to hear in either one or both ears. Deafness is usually the result of inner ear or nerve damage. It may be caused by a congenital defect, injury, disease, certain medication, exposure to loud noise, or aging. A person suffering […]
INTRODUCTION TO HEARING
“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science” {Edwin Powell Hubble} The mechanisms through which the body picks up environmental cues. The five senses of the human body are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. The sensory organs the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin) transmit information […]
8 Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss? Hearing loss can impact a person’s life, affecting communication and overall well-being. However, with the advancements in technology hearing aids have become powerful tools that can transform the lives of individuals with hearing loss. At Shema Hearing Clinic, we recognize the profound benefits that hearing aids offer and are committed to improving the […]
