Sudden Hearing Loss Support
Article contributed by Emily Truell I was 27 years old when I realized I could not answer the phone using my left ear. I had recently gotten over a cold, so initially I blamed it on sinus pressure and let it go. But it persisted, and while I wanted to dismiss it as hypochondriacal, I […]
Article contributed by Georgie St-Claire Hello. I’m Georgie. I have severe hearing loss in one ear and profound hearing loss in the other. I lost my hearing at age three through meningitis. No one really noticed for a few years. By the time the full extent of hearing loss in both ears was investigated, I […]
Article contributed by Sharon Ruiz-LopezDo you have a date that’s etched in your memory? Maybe your birthday, your partner’s birthday, or a significant event? For me, that date is August 27, 2007—the day my life changed. Big Dreams in a Small Town I was born in 1988 in Atlacomulco, a small rural community in Mexico. […]
Article contributed by Lindsey Banks, audiologist and founder of Dr. Hearing Loss. With the advancements in hearing technology over the past decade comes more options for those who have experienced significant hearing loss. One of those advancements is cochlear implants. These devices can give hope to those in search of better hearing. Unfortunately, some hearing […]
Article contributed by Agnes Yohannan, Research Officer, MSc Audiology You may have experienced a beeping or buzzing sound in your ear at least once in your lifetime, and it could be nothing to worry about. But what if the sound you are hearing becomes persistent and increases in its occurrence, becoming permanent? This can be […]
Article contributed by Lisa Gagnon, marketing manager at Hearing Aid Source Experiencing sudden hearing loss can be a bewildering and distressing event. One moment, everything seems normal, and the next, there is a sudden and unexpected decline in one’s ability to hear. Sudden hearing loss, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), is a condition characterized […]
Article contributed by Agnes Yohannan, Clinical Audiologist, MSc Audiology You may have come across the term “Audiogram” when taking a hearing test. Basically, an audiogram is the findings of your hearing test. Hearing tests are carried out by a hearing healthcare professional—usually an audiologist—to understand the functionality of your hearing system. Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) […]
Article contributed by RNID At the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) we’re often asked the best ways to communicate with people who are deaf or have hearing loss. We know that small changes make a big difference, from turning down background music and adjusting lighting to making sure you face the person so they […]
Article contributed by Rachel Clare A Rude Awakening I awoke on the morning of my 14th birthday and immediately knew that something was wrong. The room spun as I sat up and I realised that I couldn’t really hear out of my right ear. There was also a persistent buzzing sound with intermittent ringing noises. […]
Article contributed by Scarlet Lewitt, PR and Content Specialist for Hear4U and Healthscreen UK Deaf Awareness Week means more than a simple hashtag on social media. It is a time to actively promote the positivity of living with hearing loss but at the same time, make an increased effort to understand some of the hardships […]
Sudden Hearing Loss Support