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Hearing aids identify sounds in the surrounding environment and convert them into a digital signal. The ear wax is our ears natural way of protecting themselves from dirt and dust, water, and foreign objects (even insects!). Ear wax is only produ…

Tinnitus comes in many forms, including ringing, buzzing, or clicking sounds. When tinnitus is present, there is often, but not always, an underlying hearing loss as well. A hearing test performed by a trained Audiologist is therefore r…

A hearing loss can present in different ways. It may be that you are asking for more speech repeats, mishearing speech quite often, turning the television up louder than previously, withdrawing socially, isolating oneself, and/or having difficult…

The decision to take the next step and go ahead with hearing aids can feel a little daunting. Our Audiologists at Helix Hearing are here to support and guide you to find the right devices for you. This involves an appointment …

Tinnitus is any sound that we hear, that is not present in our surrounding environment. This can include a ringing, buzzing, or whooshing sound in one or both ears, occurring occasionally or constantly. Some may find it distressing.

The diagnosis of a hearing loss can itself be overwhelming, let alone deciding whether to proceed with hearing aids and if so, which brand and/or type. A discussion with an audiologist about the different options available is the f…

Getting to know that your hearing ability is compromised can be overwhelming, and so is using hearing aids. However, once you have been diagnosed with hearing difficulties, the next step is to identify the best hearing aid brand to resolve the…

Wax formation in ears is natural and safe. Ear wax protects your ears with its antibiotic properties and prevents foreign particles from entering the ears. So, having earwax is good, and the ear will clean itself. However, if there is too much wa…

Hearing aids identify sounds in the surrounding environment and convert them into digital signals. The signal is then amplified or increased to generate amplified sound in the ear through the receiver or a hearing speaker. A skilled audiologis…