What does conduction loss mean?
Conductive hearing loss means that sound cannot travel its way to the inner ear properly. We explain it all to you exactly.
Hearing screening in babies
Hearing screening in babies doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, but the importance is great. We tell you all about it!
Barotrauma, what is it?
Barotrauma is a condition of the ear caused by sudden or extreme changes in pressure. Medically, it is also called barotitis media.
Maintain your child’s hearing aids (including at school) with the Phonak Pediatric Care Kit
The Phonak Pediatric Care Kit is a maintenance kit specially formulated for children with hearing aids.
Dizziness and hearing: what do they have to do with each other?
Dizziness and hearing have more to do with each other than is often thought. What exactly we tell you in this article!
Does flu affect your hearing?
From feeling full and temporary hearing loss to tinnitus and balance problems, the ears do plenty when you have the flu.
Hearing aids for children
Hearing aids for children are not a limitation, but rather an aid to prevent limitations. They open up the world of language, communication and contact.
What is a blast trauma?
A bang trauma is hearing damage caused by a sudden, extremely loud sound. One bang, one moment, and your hearing can be permanently altered.
The Ossicles: Hammer, Anvil and Stirrup
The ossicles – hammer, anvil and stirrup – make up the mechanical heart of your hearing. We’ll tell you exactly what they do!
Airplane Earplugs: This You Need to Know
Airplane earplugs are designed to support your ears during pressure changes while reducing background noise in the cabin.
Widex Magnify: natural hearing without thinking
In this blog, we explain in an understandable and light-hearted way how Widex Magnify works.
Swimmer’s ear, what is that anyway?
Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation of the ear canal, officially called otitis externa. We tell you all about it in this article.
What is the difference between hearing loss and hearing impairment?
The difference between hearing loss and hearing damage seems small, but in reality it is a bit different.
Everything you need to know about sleep plugs
Sleeping plugs may be small and simple, but they can make a world of difference in your sleep. Read all about the options here!
Moisture behind the eardrum: here’s how to get it (and get rid of it)
Moisture behind the eardrum is not a tragedy, but it is one that can ruin your day considerably. We tell you all about it!
Bone conduction vs. air conduction: these are the differences
Whether vibrations reach your brain via air or bone, it’s all about one thing: that you experience sound the way you need to.
What does blood flow have to do with your hearing?
Your hearing is not an isolated system. It is part of your overall health, and blood flow plays the leading role in it.
Why should I dry my hearing aids, and how?
You could say that drying your hearing aids is a bit like brushing your teeth: it only takes a minute, but it prevents a lot of misery.
What affects your speech intelligibility?
Speech intelligibility seems like something obvious-until it isn’t. Especially with hearing loss, you notice how fragile communication really is.
Does eating fatty foods affect your hearing?
Eating fat doesn’t have an instant effect on your hearing, but an unhealthy diet can contribute to long-term problems.
