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What hearing loss sounds like

Many people affected by loss of hearing have difficulty explaining to friends and families how their own perceptions in everyday life changed when they started to lose their hearing. It is not just that everything becomes more quiet. But what exactly are the effects of diminished hearing?

Find out how people with hearing loss experience a
typical conversation:

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How the hearing works

Our ears are like antennae picking up signals from different directions. The complex structures of the ear process these signals and pass them on to the brain, where they are interpreted. Therefore, for optimum hearing, it is best if both ears are fully functioning. But exactly what happens when sound waves enter the human ear?

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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.

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How loud is too loud?

The way in which we perceive noises and tones is a subjective experience. So how do we define “noise” and when does it become a threat to our hearing?

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