ER Audiology Blog

Protecting Your Hearing: Prevention Tips for Every Age Hearing loss is largely preventable with proper protection and awareness. Understanding how to protect your hearing at different life stages helps preserve this vital sense for years to come. In our increasingly noisy world, taking proactive steps to safeguard your hearing has never been more important. Understanding Hearing Damage How Hearing Loss Occurs Loud sounds damage delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Once damaged, these cells don't regenerate, leading to permanent hearing loss. The damage is often gradual and painless, which makes it particularly insidious. Many people don't realise they're losing their hearing until significant damage has occurred. These microscopic hair cells are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that your brain interprets as sound. Dangerous Noise Levels Sounds above 85 decibels can cause hearing damage with prolonged exposure. For reference, normal conver...

Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Your 40s-60s: When Brisbane Adults Should Get Tested If you've found yourself asking "What did you say?" more often lately, or you're convinced everyone around you mumbles, you're not alone. Hearing loss isn't just something that happens to elderly people. It's increasingly common among working adults and active seniors in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. The good news? Catching hearing loss early makes a significant difference in your quality of life, career success, and social connections. Here's what Brisbane adults need to know about recognising the signs and when to seek help. You're Not Too Young for Hearing Loss Many people assume hearing loss only affects those over 70, but the reality is quite different. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) can begin as early as your 40s, and years of noise exposure can accelerate the process. This exposure might come from machinery, concerts, headphones, or Brisbane's busy tr...

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Hearing Aids in Australia   Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction, it's in our smartphones, our cars, and now, our hearing aids. If you're researching hearing solutions in Australia, you've likely encountered terms like "AI powered hearing aids," "machine learning," and "deep neural networks." In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how AI is revolutionising hearing aid technology and what it means for Australians living with hearing loss.   Understanding How Hearing Aids Work: The Basics   Before diving into artificial intelligence, it's important to understand the fundamentals of hearing aid technology. Traditional digital hearing aids use programmed algorithms which act as rules that tell the device how to respond in different situations. Your audiologist programs these rules during your fitting appointment, customising amplification and signal processing features ...