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Hearing tests are the definitive way to measure hearing loss
The best way to determine for sure if you have hearing loss is to test and measure it.
We offer comprehensive Hearing Tests in Loyal Hearing Clinic
Components of Hearing tests
Otoscopy:
An otoscope is a hand-held tool with a light and a magnifying lens that allows our HIS to conduct an examination of your ear canal. Our HIS will inspect the health of the ear canal and eardrum. They will also be able to identify any concerns regarding wax build-up in the ears.
Audiometry
A standard test that is used to detect the degree of your hearing loss. You will be seated in a sound-treated booth, listening to low and high-frequency tones, pushing a button or saying ‘yes’ to each sound you hear. The beeps will start off audible, slowly becoming softer as the test progresses. You will also be asked to repeat back words and sentences at different volume levels, with and without background noise.
Tympanometry
Tympanometric testing is a pressure test for the ear. A soft probe is placed into the ear, sealing it off, while there is a slight change in pressure and a tone is played. This test lets us know if there are any signs of fluid or excess pressure behind the eardrum or anything structural going on, such as detecting a hole in the eardrum or wax blocking the ear canal.
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How long does a hearing test take?
Our assessments usually take 45 to 75 minutes, depending on the concerns we are looking to address.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
We recommend routine hearing tests every 3 to 5 years, when you notice your hearing has changed or when you are suffering from hearing loss. If hearing loss is present, we recommend more frequent testing, usually once a year. This ensures that any changes in your hearing are identified as soon as possible and provides us with a medical history of your hearing health if there are problems in the future.
What are potential treatments and prevention tips for hearing loss?
What are potential treatments and prevention tips for hearing loss?
Depending on your hearing condition and profile, treatments can include hearing aids and, if you are suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ears), tinnitus management. Getting custom hearing protection can preserve your hearing in loud-noise areas and situations.
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Ear Wax Removal
EAR WAX
The wax in our ears is secreted by the glands. Tiny hairs in our ear canals help trap wax, dust and other foreign objects that would otherwise damage the ear drum if any of the dust, wax or foreign objects got too close to the ear drum. Small amounts of wax usually makes its way to the outer opening of the ear where it is washed away or falls out. Some people generate too much wax quickly and the ear canal cannot effectively clear it and thus builds up and blocks ear canal. Earwax blockage commonly occurs when people try to clean their ears out using
q-tips, or other items in their ears. This just pushes the wax deeper, rather than removing it. Always have a licensed professional flush out your ears.
TOO MUCH WAX can BLOCK hearing!
The symptoms of cerumen impaction are:
Pain or a feeling of fullness in your ear
Feeling like your ear is plugged
Partial loss of hearing, which worsens over time
Ringing in your ear, known as tinnitus
Itching, discharge, or a smell coming from your ear
Coughing
Though rare, this kind of earwax buildup can happen. If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, call our clinic. We can examine your ears, figure out the cause, and recommend treatment for earwax removal.
You can get ear drops with a liquid substance called a cerumenolytic, over the counter. This liquid solution, which is a oil-based, helps thin or dissolve earwax.
Common Causes
of Wax Build Up
Narrow ear canals, wearing hearing aids, custom ear plugs and headphones, changes in the weather, living and working in dusty environments, and using cotton swabs can result in a build-up of excessive ear wax. Some people also just produce more earwax than others
Narrow ear canals
Wearing hearing aids
Medical conditions
Loss of elasticity & aging
Changes in weather or living and working in a dusty environment
Hormonal changes in the body
Our Methods for Ear Wax Removal in Loyal Clinic
**Mechanical (Curettage)**
A curette is a thin, long, curved tool that allows our audiologists to gently remove the ear wax lodged in your inner ear. After inspecting your ear with an otoscope, we will use the curette to remove the wax. If the ear wax is hard, an ear wax softening agent will be used to soften it. This method is painless and effective.
**Irrigation**
Our professionals will use special solutions to soften and loosen the ear wax build-up before flushing it with water. We use a low-pressure system to gently remove the wax, making the treatment painless and easy. Irrigation is best used when microsuction or mechanical methods are not suitable options for the patient.
FAQ
How do you recognize ear wax build-up?
There are several symptoms that indicate you might have excessive ear wax. Itchiness in the ear, a decrease in hearing, fullness in the ear, earaches, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), or a decrease in your hearing aid performance are common signs. If you are prone to excess wax build-up in the ears, you should get your ears routinely checked and cleaned. We can inspect your ears to determine the reason for excessive ear wax.
Can ear wax build-up be treated at home?
The safest way to keep earwax from building up in your ears is to soften the wax with an oil, such as mineral oil or olive oil. Placing a few drops of oil into your ear at night will help soften dry wax so it can continue to migrate out of your ears naturally. We also recommend not to use cotton swabs (or Q-Tips) as you risk pushing more wax back into the ear than you’re able to get out. Book an appointment at our Toronto hearing clinic and we can professionally remove your excessive ear wax.
Can ear wax build-up be treated at home?
The safest way to keep earwax from building up in your ears is to soften the wax with an oil, such as mineral oil or olive oil. Placing a few drops of oil into your ear at night will help soften dry wax so it can continue to migrate out of your ears naturally. We also recommend not to use cotton swabs (or Q-Tips) as you risk pushing more wax back into the ear than you’re able to get out. Book an appointment at our Toronto hearing clinic and we can professionally remove your excessive ear wax.
Custom Ear Plugs
We offer many different kinds of custom ear plugs to suit a wide variety of applications from shooting to sleeping. Be proactive with custom ear plugs in Loyal Clinic.
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Why Custom Ear Plug
Ordinary ear plugs(Standard Ear Plugs, Moldable Ear Plugs):
just do not work because they fall out, hurt, do not block enough noise, block too much sound, or ruin your enjoyment of music at concerts or on stage.
Custom ear plugs
Unlike disposable earplugs, are tailored to fit the unique shape of your ear canal, ensuring a snug and secure fit.
in Loyal Clinic are molded to fit inside your ears, making them more comfortable to wear for long periods. Made with high-quality materials, they can last for many years, providing you with consistent protection.
How Custom Ear Plugs Can Work For You
For musicians and music lovers: Custom earplugs can help protect your hearing while still allowing you to enjoy your music at a comfortable volume.
For workers in noisy environments: Custom earplugs can protect you against noise-induced hearing loss; caused by prolonged loud noises over 85 decibels (dB) such as construction sites, factories, or concerts.
For individuals with hearing loss: Custom earplugs can help alleviate tinnitus and reduce the risk of further hearing loss.
For anyone who wants to protect their hearing: Custom earplugs can provide a comfortable and effective solution for anyone who wants to protect their hearing from loud noises, swimmers and individuals with PE tubes or ruptured eardrums who need to keep water out of their ears and light sleepers can use them for personal reasons
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