Hear at Home offers safe and effective cerumen removal services by a licensed and trained professional. These services are offered by appointment at our Delbrook clinic in North Vancouver, starting in January 2023.About Cerumen Cerumen, otherwise known as ear wax, is...
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What Is Hyperacusis and How Is It Treated?
Most people with hearing issues find the problem to be rooted in the inability to hear certain sounds and frequencies. This can make it difficult to communicate and hear crucial sounds in the immediate environment. Hyperacusis, on the other hand, is a little bit...
Avoiding Permanent Hearing Loss
Hearing is one of our most vital senses as it helps us connect to the world in a variety of different ways. It helps keep us safe from danger in the form of alarms, horns, and even a shout to “get out of the way” if a potential hazard is imminent. We also rely on the...
What are the Causes and Effects of Hidden Hearing Loss?
Hidden hearing loss, as the name would indicate, is typically tricky to identify due to the nature of the condition. Because hidden hearing loss is generally not detectable by standard testing, it can leave affected individuals baffled as to what the problem is. This...
Hearing Health – How to Safely Remove Earwax
Keeping your ears clean and free of wax buildup is essential for hearing ability as well as comfort. Excessive accumulation of wax in the ear can end up causing clogging in the canal resulting in hearing difficulties. So, how can you remove such clogs effectively and...
Consult a Hearing Health Professional to Learn More About Your Hearing Loss
Recognizing and acknowledging your hearing loss is a crucial first step, but it is only the beginning of the battle. Having a discussion with a hearing health professional is the next important step to identify potential causes, the severity of the condition, and...
Lifestyle Tips for Seniors with Hearing Loss
As we get older, there are many aspects of physical and mental health that become more challenging to manage. A good example is hearing loss, which is incredibly common in people over the age of 60. A significant portion of the senior population just accepts hearing...
Why Are My Hearing Aids Whistling and How Can I Stop It?
Hearing whistling or squealing sounds in your ears is likely an experience you are looking to avoid. For people that wear hearing aids, chances are you have heard some sort of whistling or high-pitched hissing come from your device at some point. This is referred to...
Protect Your Ears From Daily Noise Pollution
We tend to become so used to all the loud noises around us on a daily basis that it often comes to the point where they are barely noticeable. Whether you are living in an urban or rural area, exposure to loud sounds can be frequent and harmful. Numerous studies show...
How Often Should I Have My Hearing Tested?
There are a variety of factors that have an influence on how frequently you should get your hearing assessed by a professional. While hearing loss can affect people of all ages, it is generally around the age of 60 when hearing issues tend to become more prevalent....