Real-ear testing is a way you and your audiologist can be sure that your hearing aids are fitted properly for your hearing loss. Relying on the manufacturer’s suggested algorithm was only accurate in 12% of the cases according to one study. Learn more.
Canadian Guide to Hearing Loss & Hearing Aids
The “Canadian Consumer Guide to Hearing Loss & Hearing Aids” covers the basics of hearing loss, hearing testing, hearing aids and communication coping strategies.
Feeling of Pressure in Ears–Ho Hum or Medical Emergency?
Fellings of pressure (or blocked feeling) in the ears can be caused by middle ear infections. They can also be caused by rapid hearing loss in the inner ear and as such need to be treated as medical emergencies. Learn how to tell the difference and what you need to do.
Hope for Sudden Hearing Loss?
What are the best options for people suffering from severe cases of sudden hearing loss?
Visor Cards Revisited
Visor Cards can help bridge the initial communications problems for hard of hearing or deaf people when they are stopped by the police, especially at night. In like manner, Wallet Cards do the same at security checkpoints.
Clarithromycin, Noise and Permanent Tinnitus
Clarithromycin can cause tinnitus and hearing loss. However, there may be a link between taking Clarithromycin and developing permanent severe tinnitus after subsequently exposing your ears to louder sounds.