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Sally Lavender
Hearing Therapy Lead
How do you test for hyperacusis?
Posted on 2022-02-17 16:28:00 in GeneralWhile it is normal to find some sounds uncomfortable, people with Hyperacusis experience intolerance of everyday sounds, which significantly impacts...
Inarie Badenhorst
Specialist Audiologist
What are the different types of Auditory Processing Disorders?
Posted on 2022-02-03 10:03:00 in GeneralThere are many different categories of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). These include, Developmental APD, Acquired APD and Secondary APD....
Harry Burridge
Apprentice Audiologist
What is a conductive hearing loss?
Posted on 2022-01-26 08:40:00 in GeneralA conductive hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that occurs when there is an impedance of the...
Harry Burridge
Apprentice Audiologist
What is a sensorineural hearing loss?
Posted on 2022-01-26 08:32:00 in GeneralA sensorineural hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that occurs when the hearing organ (known as the...
Claire Burns
Specialist Audiologist
Can you wear one hearing aid?
Posted on 2021-12-15 18:06:00 in GeneralYes, you can only wear one hearing aid. In the case of Vincent van Gough, he wouldn’t have had...
Anna Trotter
Clinical Scientist
What is the average lifespan of a hearing aid?
Posted on 2021-12-07 18:11:00 in GeneralThe average lifespan of a hearing aid is anywhere from 3-7 years, however its average lifespan will vary based...
Inarie Badenhorst
Specialist Audiologist
Is a Cochlear Implant major surgery?
Posted on 2021-11-26 09:25:00 in GeneralNo. You'd be happy to learn that the simple answer to this question is: no! Surgery is involved, but...
Claire Burns
Specialist Audiologist
Is my baby’s hearing normal?
Posted on 2021-11-17 20:07:00 in GeneralNew parents understandably have so many questions around the health and wellbeing of their new baby. At Chime,...