There are different causes of hearing loss and the stigma around it can prevent people from seeking help.

We work with people of all ages and with different hearing conditions to swiftly and professionally address the stigma and discomfort of their hearing loss.

• Noise exposure
• Age
• Family history
• Excessive ear wax
• Middle ear infection
• Head injury, an operation or trauma
• Certain medication

Sometimes, it is difficult for patients to recognise that they need help with their hearing and loved ones are often the ones encouraging them to seek help. Sometime an incident could lead to hearing loss, which means that professional help is required.

We encourage you to have a hearing test when you:

• Find it difficult to hear in a noisy environment
• Often have to ask people to repeat themselves
• Have a ringing sound in your ears
• Have a family history of hearing loss
• Are exposed to excessive noise at work or with leisure activities
• Have been diagnosed with a chronic disease (e.g. diabetes and TB)
• Suddenly have a change in your hearing
• Have experienced trauma to the head of ear
• Enter a new phase in your life, such as retirement

A hearing evaluation is the first, but one of the most important steps in the treatment process. During an evaluation, a variety of tests will be conducted to get accurate and reliable results.

 The appointment begins with an interview with your audiologist.

 A series of tests will follow, including the following:

• Otoscopic examination of the ear
• A measurement to determine if the middle ear functions normally
• The hearing test, which is conducted in a soundproof booth to determine what the lowest intensity is at which the sound is still audible to you

Your audiologist will explain the results to you.  If you can benefit from hearing aids, the audiologist will explain to you if you need one or two aids, how they work and when your next consultation should be.

Managing hearing loss is about more than just your hearing aids. At Brits Hearing Institute we focus on the treatment process to improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones.

When it comes to a hearing aid fitting, it is unique for every individual. The process requires an accurate diagnosis of hearing loss to determine what type of hearing aid would be suitable.

Therefore, the hearing aid fitting is accompanied by a variety of tests, recommendations and planning to manage and treat your hearing loss in the long-term.

Hearing aid technology has improved drastically over the past few years. .

Modern hearing aids are:

• Cosmetically more strategic
• Comfortable in terms of fit and sound quality 
• Customisable to the individual’s hearing needs
• Adaptable to suit your budget

New hearing aid?

Here are 5 tips to seamlessly and comfortably adapt:

• Wear your new hearing aid for only a few hours per day in the beginning
• Do it in a calm environment (at home)
• Get used to your own voice sounding different
• Your brain will adapt to the new sound and begin to differentiate between important sounds and will filter out the unimportant sounds
• The more you wear the hearing aids, the quicker you will adapt