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Don't Be Fooled!

26/10/2017

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Don't Be Fooled!

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Do Skin Patches Work for Tinnitus?

19/10/2017

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Do skin patches work for tinnitus?

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A recent story shown on Channel 7 on the Antinitus skin patch from Sweden has gained momentum from sufferers after it claimed to relieve symptoms of tinnitus.  Those that suffer from from this disorder know how debilitating it can be, so any information on new treatments are going to be popular.

But do they work?

Here is the description provided by Antinitus:
Antinitus® is a patch designed to reduce discomfort from tinnitus.* It contains a unique microscopic raster, which, with the help of incident visible and thermal light, creates a regular and organised fractal light. In contact with fractal light, water molecules in biological tissues adopt a more coherent state. This Akloma® technology is used in the patch as a non-invasive and passive medical device with a high level of safety.
The hypothesis is that an elevated reorganisation of water in the biological environment may modulate the chaotic audio loops in the auditory system that represent the various conscious sound experiences that we call tinnitus and hence provide relief. There is a great deal to investigate in respect of how this works in exact terms. The overall aim is to develop a deeper understanding of tinnitus and provide better help for those suffering from tinnitus.

* The effect may vary, according to clinical studies more than 50% experience relief.

It's hard to see how 'fractal lights' and 'water molecules' would have an affect on tinnitus, but the study claims over 50% of people experienced relief.  So while it may be nothing more than a placebo, if it's giving tinnitus relief, we're happy to acknowledge it.

The patches are available by contacting us on 4441886, we highly recommend getting your tinnitus evaluated by a hearing specialist so you can be informed about all the available treatment options for you.  And if you do decide to try these patches for yourself, please do so with your audiologist who can monitor and assess your trial.

The Jervis Bay Hearing Centre can help assess your hearing.  Click the button to find out more, or to request an appointment
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Boot Camp Combats Kids' Hearing Loss & Helps Swim Skills and Water Safety

17/10/2017

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Boot Camp Combats Kids' Hearing Loss & Helps Swim Skills and Water Safety.

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Living on the beautiful South Coast, our children are surrounded by exquisite beaches and waterways.  Our lucky South coast kids grow up with a love of the outdoors and this is evidenced by the number of families who flock to the Australian coastline every weekend and all Summer.

In 2016, the World Health Organisation reported that death by drowning is the 3rd highest unintentional way to die with an average of 30 children under 5 drowning in Australia every year.

So you may be asking your self – what does this have to do with hearing loss?  Well, there's two important flow-on issues that can affect kids this Summer; safety around water, and eagerness towards learning to swim.

The number one fear parents face each Summer is the prevalent cases of drownings.  Something that we're told is easily preventable with knowledge and early swimming lessons.  However, something else to consider is the affect hearing loss can have on children around water.  If children are having trouble hearing their surroundings (which they may not even realise), how can they make safe decisions, or hear warnings from those around them - like parents and lifeguards - in urgent situations?


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The good news is, with the right advice and pro-activeness, this Summer can be a safe and productive one for kids and swimming!

The most common type of hearing loss in kids, is conductive hearing loss.  Conductive hearing loss can be caused by anything that causes the Eustachian tube (the tube that drains the middle ear) to block up.  Fluid backs up into the middle ear and makes it hard for sound to get through to the Cochlear (the organ of hearing).  A conductive hearing loss is not usually permanent but needs assistance from your doctor or ear specialist to clear the blockage.
 
One way for an ear specialist to clear the blockage is to drain the fluid using a “grommet”.  A grommet is like an olive on a pizza or an ‘O’ ring, it is placed in the ear drum during surgery and creates a hole in the ear drum allowing the fluid to drain away.  When your child has a hole in their ear drum they will be instructed to keep their ears dry.  Many of you may remember swim caps, ear plugs and headbands used to keep water out of kids ears. 

This is very effective at keeping the water out of the kids ears but it also keeps kids out of the water.  Imagine having to dress in all this claptrap every time you go to the beach to enjoy a swim.  Not only do you look irregular but it takes all the spontaneity out of a refreshing dip or play on the beach with your friends.  The fun of learning to swim is diminished, and this can have alarming affects on swim skills and water safety.

Otitis media is prevalent in young children. About 85% of children will experience at least one episode of otitis media by the time they start school. 

At Jervis Bay Hearing Centre we recorded that for every 3 children tested, 1 has a hearing loss.  That is 33% of kids tested at our centre are diagnosed with a hearing loss.  Most parents when asked, indicate the hearing test is just a check and they don’t suspect a loss.  A common course of management for persistent conductive loss is surgical intervention. 

At Jervis Bay Hearing Centre our Principal Clinician Alison Chiam has always had a keen interest in improving Paediatric Hearing outcomes.  Alison has used a regime of exercises as an option for parents to address conductive hearing loss.  The results of this type of intervention has been overwhelmingly successful with a reduction of 97% medical referral for intervention.  With the exercise program in place, only 3% of children diagnosed with a conductive hearing loss are referred on for specialist intervention. 

Communication development and behavioural skills are influenced by a child’s ability to hear. When hearing loss goes undetected or is detected late (after 6 months of age), language and speech development can be delayed. This delay can affect a child’s social interactions, emotional development and academic performance and of course if you live on the beach it can affect your opportunities to learn to swim too. 

If you would like more information about this program, please contact our staff, by clicking the button below, or calling us on 4441 8886

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Be Aware Of Hearing Aid Myths!

3/10/2017

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Be Aware Of Hearing Aid Myths!

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It seems lately we're all being bombarded with lots of information regarding hearing aids.  While it's true that information regarding this issue is extensive, it can also be extremely confusing and overwhelming!
Here at the Jervis Bay Hearing Centre, we intend to make this information clearer as to enable you to make informed decisions for your hearing health.
Below we have addressed some common myths regarding hearing aids, and how in reality, it couldn't be further from the truth!


MYTH:
The devices are costly and unaffordable

REALITY:
You can choose a suitable device for most hearing losses in any budget range
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MYTH:
Hearing aids are obvious, bulky & ugly

REALITY:
There are a range of styles which meet different needs, some are smaller in size than others.  Some sit in different locations on the ear.
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MYTH:
They're the same as 20 years ago when Grandma had them

REALITY:
Hearing aids have advanced enormously over the last 20 years.  New technology is coming out all the time.
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MYTH:
They don't help unless you have severe hearing loss

REALITY:
Hearing aids can help a range of losses from mild through to profound.  Of all people with hearing losses only 30% of them are advised to think about hearing aids.
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MYTH:
Only old people get hearing aids

REALITY:
In Australia right now, the age group with the most hearing loss is the under 65 year olds!!  So, in Australia hearing aids are for all ages.
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MYTH:
If I get a hearing test, they'll just push me into buying a hearing aid.
REALITY:
Having a hearing loss DOES NOT mean you need a hearing aid.  Many People can be assisted by other means.  A good clinician is there to help!
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MYTH:
Hearing aids make everything too loud
REALITY:
As you re-enter the world of normal hearing, you will notice your quiet muffled world has changed.  This is normal and as you continue to wear your device things will settle down for you
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MYTH:
I only need 1 hearing aid for my deaf side.
REALITY:
Having a hearing loss in one ear is different from having a hearing loss in both ears and choosing to wear just one aid.
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MYTH:
Follow-ups aren't necessary, they just want more money
REALITY:
Follow-ups are important.  They give your clinician an important opportunity to check on how you have progressed with the fitting or adjustments you have been recommended
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MYTH:
Hearing aids should work right away - like new reading glasses
REALITY:
This is false!  Hearing aids change your brain, and it can take months for you to adjust to them (with continual wearing).
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MYTH:
If I don't like them, I'm stuck with them
REALITY:
if you don’t like your hearing aid, tell your clinician what it is that you don’t like and they will adjust it for you.
But beware of some cheap devices that limit adjustments.

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