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Knowledge about hearing and hearing loss

The ability to hear is such an integral part of our lives that most people take it for granted. The importance of good hearing and the consequences of hearing loss are still underestimated. We inform about hearing, the types, causes and treatments of hearing loss and provide a free online hearing test, studies, tips and much more.

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Sounds Good Blog

Sing and improve your hearing

Have you ever thought about joining a choir? Choral singers are happier, more balanced and have more efficient brains. And singing can even improve the hearing.

Online hearing test

Do you feel you have hearing issues?

When did you last have your hearing tested? Don’t wait any longer. Our online hearing test gives you a first impression on how well you hear.

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Hearing loss: causes, risks, prevention

A hearing loss can have many different causes. Learn about the most common risks and what you can do to prevent hearing loss.

Conscious hearing

Sounds Good Blog

Read our blog posts about the importance of good hearing in everyday life, hearing knowledge, tips, hearing test, gadgets, studies.

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Technology

Hearing loss - what to do?

Today there are numerous hearing solutions for people with hearing loss - even for nearly deaf people. Read more about the different options.

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Children

Hearing loss in children

Parents to a child with hearing loss might have many questions. We offer a comprehensive guide with knowledge, tips, q&a, technological aids and contacts.

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What hearing loss sounds like

People with hearing loss often have difficulty to explaining how their own perceptions changed.

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Noise test

How loud is too loud?

We are constantly surrounded by traffic noise, the sound of construction work, dogs barking, music. Not everybody perceives noise as a risk. When does noise become a risk?

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Your donation changes lives

Join us and support our projects for children with hearing loss. Thanks to your generosity, we can expand audiological care in Asia, Africa and Latin America, and give children a self-determined future.

Awareness

The power beyond hearing

The importance of good hearing in our visually-oriented world is often underestimated. We show the influence our hearing has on various aspects of our lives.

Otitis Media

Forms, symptoms and treatment

Apart from being very painful, an otitis media can also lead to a hearing loss. We inform about the various forms of otitis media, the symptoms and treatment methods.

NOT ALONE

According to the WHO, 32 million children worldwide are affected by disabling hearing loss.

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