Healthcare News
Kids and swim ear plugs: What you need to know
For many families, splashing in the backyard or community pool or heading to the nearest beach to cool off in the water is a major part of summer fun. For kids with certain ear problems, swim ear plugs are often recommended, but how do you know if your child needs them—and what types are the best?
Navigating tinnitus at work
When you suffer from bothersome tinnitus, there are few environments more challenging to navigate than the workplace. Fortunately, a number of strategies can make it manageable.
Are invisible hearing aids right for you?
"Invisible" hearing aids are small devices that tuck into the ear canal. Hearing care providers refer to them as "invisible-in-the-canal" (IIC) hearing aids. Not everyone is a good candidate for invisible hearing aids. However, modern behind-the-ear models are also small, discrete and can work for a variety of different people.
Mild hearing loss
Hearing loss is measured in degrees of severity. Mild hearing loss is defined by being unable to hear sounds that are quieter than about 25 decibels (dB) for adults and 15 dB for children.
Hearing loss toolkit updated
The British Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) have updated the hearing loss toolkit they developed in 2020/21. Hosted on the RCGP website, it gives primary care practitioners easy access to information for when a patient has concerns.