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Hearing glasses sound like a clever idea: one pair of specs that helps with both vision and hearing. Nuance Audio has brought this concept to Australia, with sound technology built into the frames. But are th...Read more

If you are comparing rechargeable hearing aids with traditional disposable-battery models, you are probably wondering whether the convenience is worth the price. As an audiologist, I understand the appeal. Yo...Read more

“Is it ear wax or hearing loss?” is one of the most common questions I hear from people worried about a change in their hearing. The tricky part is that both can make sounds seem muffled or distant, and s...Read more

If your hearing aid is whistling, squealing or making a high-pitched chirping sound, you are hearing feedback. Feedback occurs when amplified sound escapes from your ear, travels back into the hearing aid mic...Read more

Many people assume hearing changes are simply part of getting older. Sometimes they are: but “normal ageing” does not mean you have to struggle through conversations, turn the television up loudly, or sto...Read more

Ear wax is normal and useful. It protects the ear canal from dust, dryness and irritation. However, when wax builds up and becomes impacted (firmly stuck in the ear canal), it can cause frustrating symptoms t...Read more