Hearing Health Blog

Hearing aids spend the whole day in a warm, waxy place, so a little upkeep goes a long way toward clear sound. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. Audiologist Reeti Sandhu, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO – CCC-A, and hearing […]

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You may notice it first in conversation: voices seem fuller in one ear than the other, or one device crackles while its partner stays quiet. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so a difference like this should be examined. In Port Elgin, audiologist Reeti Sandhu, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO […]

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Few things interrupt a conversation like a hearing aid that goes quiet halfway through it. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type, so knowing what to expect from your own devices helps you plan ahead. At Port Elgin Audiology on Goderich Street, audiologist […]

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When one ear feels stuffed and voices sound muffled, it’s natural to blame earwax, but often there’s none to be found. At Port Elgin Audiology, our clinic on Goderich Street in Port Elgin, ON, audiologist Reeti Sandhu, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO – CCC-A, and hearing instrument specialist Lynsie Wilson, REG. AHIP, help patients across Saugeen Shores […]

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Experiencing a rapid decline in hearing in a single ear is a distressing event that creates understandable uncertainty. We deliver urgent diagnostic hearing tests and partner with otolaryngologists to ensure comprehensive medical intervention when hearing drops rapidly. An acute sudden hearing loss demands prompt evaluation by an audiologist or ENT physician to initiate time-sensitive medical […]

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A sudden, high-frequency whistle from your hearing aid can trigger immediate annoyance and disrupt communication if left uncorrected. Our practice can identify whether the sound comes from the fit, earwax, device settings, worn parts, or a technical problem. Review common feedback mechanisms alongside safe at-home maintenance steps to eliminate basic sound leaks and know when […]

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Restaurant conversations can be difficult to follow when environmental noise competes with your focus and hearing. Our clinical team can evaluate hearing across quiet settings and background-noise environments to pinpoint specific auditory challenges. As soon as we identify the physiological cause of your difficult hearing, we deliver personalized rehabilitation options. Why Can I Hear Normally […]

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While many consider cotton swabs handy cleaning devices, placing them in the ear canal disrupts natural clearing and causes physical damage. We can determine whether earwax actually needs removal and recommend a method suited to your ear health. The auditory canal generally manages its own cleaning; however, should impaction arise, our team provides safe clinical […]

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Sensing intense spinning when lying down, shifting positions, or standing up from bed can be startling, particularly when it occurs unexpectedly. Clinical audiologists offer comprehensive vestibular assessments to verify whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is triggering your instability. By reviewing diagnostic findings, we educate patients on inner ear dysfunction and recommend proven clinical maneuvers […]

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Properly fitted hearing aids are constructed to alleviate your particular hearing loss needs. Regardless of whether you are a first-time user of hearing aids or have utilized them for a long time, if your hearing aids prompt headaches or physical discomfort, relief is available. A well-adjusted hearing aid will sit comfortably within your ear while […]

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