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Hearing Aids, Uncategorized

Welcome to the latest GN Resound hearing aid: GN Resound ONE. An exciting reveal as it is another one of a kind hearing aid product on the market. Why? Unlike other mini receiver-in-the-ear (RIE) hearing aids, the GN Resound ONE has a microphone as well as the receiver placed inside the ear- the M&RIE receiver. This is important because our ears (pinna) play an important role. Their position on our heads allows sound to be picked up and funnelled like a trumpet. The sound then moves to our hearing nerves and on to our brain to process. Therefore, a M&RIE receiver can mimic more closely the way your ears would organically pick up sound. Learn more about hearing aid styles here.M&RIE exploded view with descriptionFeatures of GN Resound One1.Three microphones over the more commonly available two, resulting in better sound

Earmoulds, Hearing Aids

Why is my hearing aid whistling? If your hearing aid is whistling it means that the sound is escaping rather than being directed fully to your inner ear. Another term for whistling from a hearing aid is feedback. There are a few things that can cause a hearing aid to whistle but the first thing to do is make sure that you have inserted the hearing aid correctly. When  inserted correctly, the ear piece, whether it is an earmould or open fit with a wire, should feel secure inside the ear. If this doesn't stop the whistling then it may be that wax is preventing the sound from passing through and therefore the sound is bouncing back out again. It could also be caused by discharge or an ear infection.   It is beneficial to get your ears examined for wax or infection.You

Ear Health

Jaw Pain or Temporomandibular Disorder. Jaw pain or temporomandibular disorder (TMD) can be caused by several factors. Booking an assessment with your dentist is a good place to start, particularly if it is a longstanding issue. For some people the pain is temporary and using over the counter pain relief can easily alleviate the problem. For others, the dentist may decide that a mouth guard or bite splint is required, especially if you are grinding your teeth at night. A hot or cold press, again on the advice of a physiotherapist or your dentist may be an option. There are links to stress and tension in the jaw and subsequently, it may also be necessary to perform gentle mouth and jaw exercises. Click here for some gentle jaw exercises.However, there is an alternative to mouth guards called Cerezen. Cerezen devices fit

Ear Health, Ear Syringing, Ear Wax Removal, Hearing Aids, Let's Talk Ears

What is ear syringing? Ear syringing is a method of ear wax removal using a syringe of water to dispel any wax from the ear. Irrigation is similar as it also requires water, however, it is performed under a controlled pressure. Ear syringing is available in GP surgeries and is usually performed by the nurse.[caption id="attachment_6202" align="alignleft" width="325"] Impacted ear wax requiring professional removal. This amount of wax would be difficult to remove with ear syringing and would require microsuction instead. Image taken using video otoscopy ear examination.[/caption] Are there any risks with ear syringing? Ear syringing involves using water so there is an increased risk of infections particularly if you are prone to ear infections. For this reason it is also unsuitable for anyone with a perforated ear drum. There is more of a risk of perforating the ear drum as it