Category Archive for 'Facts'

Removing ear wax

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

We have taken the liberty to list some steps in removing ear wax…

Take a small bowl, and add some warm water.
Add an equal or slightly lesser amount of hydrogen peroxide.
Fill the ear syringe with this mixture.
Lie on your side, and insert a small amount of the mixture into the affected ear with the syringe. (unaffected [...]

Hearing Aid battery recommendation

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

The batteries that Clear Tones Hearing sells are actually Rayovac batteries. Rayovac is considered a very good hearing aid battery.
What can affect the life of a battery? Dryness from colder air can sometimes dry out the battery causing premature failure. Also, humid or tropical environments can cause the battery to take on moisture and have [...]

How does LISTENING affect our lives?

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Because listening is such an important aspect of our daily lives, and because our auditory system has such an profound impact on how we function, it is fair to say that anyone could benefit from an auditory stimulation program such as The Listening Program.
Specifically, TLP was designed for children (ages 2 and older) and adults [...]

Noise Induced Hearing Loss or NIHL

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

NIHL? Yes, this is also known as noise induced hearing loss.
The loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). The hum of a refrigerator is 40 dB, normal conversation is 60 dB, and city traffic is 85 dB.
Sources of noise that can cause NIHL include small firearms, motorcycles, and not surprisingly firecrackers, all emitting [...]

Hearing fun facts

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Here are some Fun Facts for you….

Cicadas hearing organs are in their stomachs
Where do crickets have their hearing organs? Answer: Their KNEES!
Male mosquitoes hear with thousands of tiny hairs that grow on their antennae.
Fish do not have ears but they can hear. The ridges on their bodies alert them to pressure changes.
Snakes do not have [...]