Frequently asked questions

There are a number of reasons why you might not be able to hear as well as you used to, including:

• Age
• Exposure to loud noise
• Earwax build up
• Infections

Hearing loss can be both temporary and permanent, for example hearing loss caused by swimming or colds is temporary but age loss is generally permanent. Hearing aid may help with a more permanent loss.

Hearing Aids are an investment and we want you to be totally happy with them. We offer a 2 week trial of the hearing aids to enable you to use them in real life setting. This means that you can be fully confident in the benefit you will get from them before you commit to the purchase.

Microsuction is a procedure that uses a microscope and suction device to gently remove wax from the ear canal.

Earwax builds up when the glands in the ear canal produce more earwax than can be easily excreted. This can happen for several reasons including:

• Narrow or damaged ear canals
• Lots of hair in the ears
• Certain skin conditions
• Inflammation of the ear canal (otitis external)

There are small hearing aids that fit into the ear, these are called In-the-canal (ITC). These types of hearing aids are designed to fit the size and shape of the ear. Our Audiologists discuss all the hearing aid options most suitable for your loss at your appointment.