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What is Swimmer’s Ear? (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Swimmer’s Ear? (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This week we talk about Swimmer’s Ear, an infection in the outer ear that happens when a person spends a lot of time in any kind of water. To find out more about our audiologist, partner Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) doctors, or services, click the […]

What is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss/Sudden Deafness? (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss/Sudden Deafness? (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This week we answer your questions on Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL), commonly known as Sudden Deafness: – What is SSNHL? – Will my hearing come back? – What happens if I can’t make a full recovery? To find out more about our […]

Holiday closure notice and hearing aid travel tips (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Holiday closure notice and hearing aid travel tips (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Faith Hearing will be closed from 9th August (Friday) to 12th August (Monday) for National Day and Hari Raya Haji celebrations. We will resume normal operations on 13th August (Tuesday). In the meantime here are some quick tips to all our hearing […]

Why does hearing loss increase the risk of falls in older adults? (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why does hearing loss increase the risk of falls in older adults? (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Did you know that older adults with hearing loss are 3 times more likely to fall? In this week’s slideshow article, we explore the reasons why. Follow our page for weekly updates on the latest hearing care news! […]

20 Songs About Tinnitus Or Ringing In The Ears

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] 20 Songs About Tinnitus Or Ringing In The Ears [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Think you are the only one with tinnitus or ringing in your ears? Think again. Tinnitus is common, especially among musicians. Musicians frequently subject their ears to loud sounds over many hours. This may eventually cause hearing damage and tinnitus. While tinnitus […]

Noise-induced hearing loss: causes and prevention (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Noise-induced hearing loss: causes and prevention (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This week, we answer questions on a common type of hearing loss: Noise-induced hearing loss. (1) What is noise-induced hearing loss? (2) How does sound cause hearing loss? (3) How can I tell if a sound is too loud? (4) How can I prevent […]

Asian celebrities with hearing loss and tinnitus and their coping strategies

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Asian celebrities with hearing loss and tinnitus and their coping strategies [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World Health Organisation estimates that in 2018, 6.1% of the world’s population or 466 million people in the world have disabling hearing loss – it is no surprise that a few of them are celebrities. While historically in Asia, there […]

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Common Hearing Problems, Prevention, and Treatment

Hearing loss is the partial or total inability to hear sounds, and it has been a common problem for many people. An individual with mild hearing loss might find it difficult to clearly understand or decipher speech, particularly if the surrounding environmental noise is too loud. On the other hand, an individual with moderate to […]

Tinnitus or ringing in the ears: causes and treatment (Slideshow)

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551094223738{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tinnitus or ringing in the ears: causes and treatment (Slideshow) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] This week, we answer the most-common questions on tinnitus: (1) What is tinnitus? (2) What causes tinnitus? (3) What is the treatment for tinnitus? (4) Who should seek help for tinnitus? Scroll through the slideshow to read the answers. [/vc_column_text][smartslider3 […]

Picking the Best Hearing Aid for Your Needs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Picking the Best Hearing Aid for Your Needs According to prevalence estimates, 1 out of 11 people in the general public is hearing-impaired. With Singapore’s population of about 5.8 million, there are an estimated 530,000 people who suffer from hearing issues. Evidence has also shown that uncured hearing loss is a huge national health […]