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Using hearing aids has many benefits
The use of hearing aids has many benefits. An extensive study has found that the use of hearing aids reduces cognitive decline. The users of hearing aids however also experience increased quality of life and find their hearing aids useful in the workplace. Luckily, more and more hearing impaired people are using hearing aids. When it comes to cochlear implants, a study has found that two cochlear implants facilitate a child’s language development better than one cochlear implant.
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- 28 October 2019 | Hearit Aisbl
The different types of hearing loss
“What are the two types of hearing loss?” The types of hearing loss are mostly defined by the cause or the character of the hearing loss. But the two major types of hearing loss are sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss. The other types of hearing loss are either sub-types or a combination of one of the two. A sensorineural hearing loss is related to hearing problems in the inner ear, whereas a conductive hearing loss is related to problems with conducting sound into the inner ear.
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- 27 November 2017 | Hearit Aisbl
Unilateral hearing loss and single sided deafness
A unilateral hearing loss is when you have reduced or no hearing in one ear. If the hearing loss is very severe or profound, it is also called single-sided deafness (SSD). A unilateral hearing loss is quite common.
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- 21 March 2021 | Hearit Aisbl
Sudden Hearing Loss – SSHL
A sudden hearing loss (SSHL) should be assessed by a doctor on an emergency basis. But what causes sudden hearing loss? And can sudden hearing loss be reversed? In this article, you can learn more about sudden hearing loss treatment and advice on regaining hearing after sudden hearing loss.
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- 20 April 2020 | Hearit Aisbl