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Hearing Problems: the 4 Riskiest Professions

Some professions and trades require working in noisy environments, usually because of loud equipment. These professions are much more likely to cause hearing problems and will typically lead to the use of hearing aids.

Musicians are often subject to hearing problems

Music may be a very pleasant sound, but professional musicians (conductors, guitarists, DJs, etc.) are regularly exposed to loud, recurring and prolonged music. Recent studies have concluded that musicians run a risk of tinnitus that is four times greater than the average person, as well as an increased risk of premature hearing loss. To remedy this health problem that could easily ruin a career, specially designed earplugs exist for musicians, enabling them to work on their music safely, without altering their perception of sound. Special headphones also exist, combining custom earmolds and ER-15/25 technology to ensure ear comfort and genuine sound quality.


Earplugs at the Pool: 5 Benefits!

Some hearing protection models are specially designed for pool activities. Unlike the classic earplug model, which works to reduce background noise, these earplug models for the pool actually serve to protect against water infiltration into the ear canal while you swim.

A Close-Up Look at the Swimmer Earplug

The swimmer earplug is highly flexible. Its conical shape is generally made of silicone or molded wax that easily fits into any shape of ear canal. The swimmer earplug is waterproof and water-resistant, as well as hypoallergenic. It can be used during water sports practice, at the lake, in the pool, under the shower or in the bath, but also in extreme weather conditions (wind storms, dust storms, sand storms, etc.). The swimmer earplug should not be used for scuba diving, however, as the water pressure can cause lesions or even burst the eardrum if it is obstructed by the plug. Here are 5 benefits to wearing swimmer earplugs at the pool:


10 ways to save on the price of hearing aids

You did your hearing test with an audiologist in a hearing clinic near you. You're now ready to buy a pair of hearing aids. It is time to meet with a hearing aid acoustician. But before you do, you need to ask a few questions.

Tip 1: Search your residential area for a hearing aid acoustician.

There are several ways to find a hearing health professional. Ask your ENT doctor or audiologist. You can also visit the website of the Professional Association of Hearing Aid Acousticians.

Tip 2: Have you found your hearing aid acoustician?

Make sure the clinic is near your residence. Indeed, with the purchase of hearing aids, there are several appointments to plan for. To limit unnecessary travel, it is best that your hearing clinic be in an radius of 10 to 15 kilometers.


Let's talk about hearing aid prices

(Only available in French at the moment)

Quand vient le temps d’acheter un appareil auditif, il est important de se poser certaines questions de base. Lors de votre rencontre avec un audioprothésiste, vous serez alors en mesure de lui faire part de vos interrogations.

Je tenterai ici de répondre à ces questions essentielles le plus simplement possible :

1- Quelles sont les démarches à entreprendre pour me procurer une prothèse auditive ?


Let's talk about hearing aid prices

Before we get started, I need to mention that the code of ethics of the Ordre des audioprothésistes does not allow me to mention specific prices for a hearing aid. Here is a part of the code:

5.08. A hearing-aid acoustician may use a picture of a hearing aid in his advertising… However, no hearing-aid acoustician may, by any means whatsoever, engage in or allow advertising for a brand or model, or advertising that mentions a price, rebate, discount or free hearing aids.”

That said, I’d like to share some comments I often get in our hearing aid clinic. The price of hearing aids, especially, is regularly brought up. It’s important to know that several things affect the pricing.


Hearing Clinic

An assessment by a hearing-aid acoustician is required in order to determine if the hearing aid is suitable for the patient's needs. Responsible for advertising: Annie Bouchard

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