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How do we know what we don’t hear?

HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT WE CAN'T HEAR? Often we find it is other people’s fault that we can't hear quite as well as we think we should people don’t speak clearly these days they mumble, the world is so noisy kids speak so fast these days I don’t have a problem hearing it [...]

By |2018-06-20T13:33:05+01:00June 8th, 2018|Categories: Aston Hearing, Taking Hearing Seriously|Comments Off on How do we know what we don’t hear?

Children’s Hearing

Aston Hearing is a hearing healthcare centre for all the family. We recognise how important hearing is for everyone to stay connected, especially for children who rely on listening and communication in the crucial early stages of their development. Often ear infections can go undiagosed and a child’s temporary hearing loss can go undetected. [...]

Hearing As We Age

Our hearing not being as sharp as it once was is one of the signs of ageing. The truth is our hearing starts to slowly change from our 20s. This is demonstrated by the retailer who played a very high frequency pitch outside his shop that only teenagers and younger people could hear [...]

The Earbud Epidemic

What is an ‘earbud’? Well you don’t have to look very far to see one - they are everywhere. It is becoming a rare occasion to see a teenager who isn’t ‘plugged in’. Earbuds, earphones, headphones, Bluetooth® devices—they're everywhere today—plugged into mobile phones, iPods®, MP3 players, computers, tablets, and more. They're used by kids, teens [...]

By |2018-07-05T17:18:10+01:00May 20th, 2018|Categories: Noise Protection, Taking Hearing Seriously|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Earbud Epidemic

Hidden Hearing Loss

For the last two years I have been working for Aston Hearing, involved in marketing, customer service and admin. I also have a huge passion for music, and have spent years going to gigs and clubs without using noise protection, taking breaks, making sure not to stand too close to the speaker – all [...]

By |2018-07-05T17:29:51+01:00May 20th, 2018|Categories: Noise Protection, Taking Hearing Seriously|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Hidden Hearing Loss

Don’t lose the music

Many of us take our hearing for granted, but once your ears are damaged they will never be the same again. In today’s digital world, our hearing has never been so challenged; our ears are constantly switched on and, for many, plugged in. It is estimated that 66% of people listen to music louder [...]

By |2019-02-04T10:01:05+00:00May 20th, 2018|Categories: Noise Protection, Taking Hearing Seriously, Tinnitus|Tags: , |Comments Off on Don’t lose the music

Independent Review of ReSound LiNX 3D

Manufacturer: Hearing Aid: ReSound LiNX 3D Release Date: October 2017 What the manufacturers say: The finest sound available Surround Sound by ReSound means you will hear 360 degrees of sound. Now you no longer have to turn your [...]

By |2018-06-20T13:30:36+01:00May 8th, 2018|Categories: Hearing Aid Review, Hearing Technology|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Independent Review of ReSound LiNX 3D

Spotlight on Cholesteatoma

SPOTLIGHT ON CHOLESTEATOMA Cholesteatoma Cholesteatoma is a condition that is very difficult to spot. It is often symptomless until it becomes more significant in size. If unchecked it can cause serious hearing and health problems. When we see the condition in our practice, it results in an immediate ENT [...]

By |2018-06-19T15:41:26+01:00March 19th, 2018|Categories: Clinical Ear Care, Ear Infections, Latest Publications, Taking Hearing Seriously|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Spotlight on Cholesteatoma

Clinical Ear Care

CLINICAL EAR CARE Why Should We Take The Removal of Wax Seriously? Aston Hearing has provided a Clinical Ear Care service for over 6 years and in that time the number of serious conditions that have been picked up at an early stage has been considerable. Clinical Ear Care is not [...]

By |2018-06-04T10:58:45+01:00March 19th, 2018|Categories: Clinical Ear Care, Latest Publications|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Clinical Ear Care
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