I have created these resources to support people on their hearing loss journeys following sudden hearing loss.
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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 […]
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Living With Tinnitus: The Iceberg Tip
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 Hearing Link The long-term experience of hearing loss – which is sometimes known as the hearing journey – has five stages: pre-awareness; awareness; taking action; rehabilitation; and living with hearing loss. Everyone faces each stage of their journey in their own way. Hearing Loss Support If you are struggling to manage the […]
Article contributed by Duncan Collet-Fenson, audiologist and managing director at Aston Hearing Services. SSNHL Background Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) affects between 5-30 people per 100,000 every year. Yet, despite the severity of this condition, it is little known within the audiological community and even less so in wider medical circles. Sadly, immediate medical help […]
Article contributed by a medical advisory panel member of the British Acoustic Neuroma Association (BANA) For some people, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may be caused by an acoustic neuroma (also known as vestibular schwannoma). What is an Acoustic Neuroma? An acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous (benign) tumour that grows on the hearing and balance […]
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This poster was designed for healthcare workers to display in their consultation rooms, surgeries, and waiting rooms to help raise awareness of sudden hearing loss.
Sudden Hearing Loss Support 