Hearing Loss Symptoms, Risks & Prevention

Do You Show Signs of Having Hearing Loss?

  • You often has difficulty understanding what others are saying and frequently asks people to repeat themselves.
  • You struggle to follow conversations in environments with background noise, such as busy restaurants or workplaces.
  • Social situations are often avoided due to difficulty following conversations.
  • You tend to turn up the TV or radio to levels that others find too loud.
  • Ringing in the ears is a common occurrence for them.
  • Hearing is noticeably better in one ear than the other.
  • They've been told by others that they may have a hearing problem.

If you found yourself agreeing with more than one of the statements above, it could be a sign of hearing loss. Don’t let these communication challenges prevent you from living life to the fullest. Contact us today to book a hearing hearing test at one of our locations.

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Is Hearing Loss Treatable?

Hearing loss often develops so gradually that it’s easy to attribute communication difficulties to external factors rather than recognizing a personal change. Sounds may become muffled, as though filtered through a barrier, and it can become increasingly challenging to follow movies, news broadcasts, or TV programs. The encouraging news is that most hearing loss cases are mild and highly treatable. There's no need to endure these challenges when effective hearing aid solutions can enhance your quality of life.

How Does The Ear Work

Hearing relies on the collaboration between your ears and brain. It starts when sound waves enter the outer ear, the visible part of the ear, and make their way through the auditory canal. This canal is lined with small hairs and glands that produce earwax, which helps protect the ear as the sound moves toward the middle ear.



Within the middle ear are three tiny bones—commonly known as the hammer, anvil, and stirrup—along with the eardrum. Their primary function is to amplify sound. If any of these structures are compromised, it can result in a noticeable decline in hearing ability.

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