For years, hearing loss has been treated as a standalone issue, something that affects communication and quality of life, but not much else. New guidelines from the World Health Organization tell a different story. Released in 2026, the WHO's updated dementia risk...
A muffled or full ear with no pain usually means ear wax has built up in the ear canal. Impacted wax seldom clears by itself. The safest fix is microsuction, a dry and gentle ear wax removal method performed by an audiologist, usually in one short visit. Plenty of...
If you have hearing loss in both ears, wearing a hearing aid in only one of them is a bit like joining the gym and only ever training one arm, or buying a pair of glasses with a lens in just one side. You might get some benefit, but you are leaving half the job undone...
“I Can Hear… But I Can’t Understand.” This is one of the most common concerns we hear at Noosa Hearing. Patients often say,“I can hear people talking — I just can’t make out what they’re saying.” So why does this happen? To understand it, we need to revisit your...
You have completed your hearing assessment. You have been handed a graph. And now you are wondering… what exactly does this mean? An audiogram can look technical at first glance. However, once you understand a few key principles, it becomes far easier to interpret....
Diabetes and hearing loss are two of Australia’s most common health concerns. According to Diabetes Australia around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.2 million known and registered). It also includes silent,...
Noosa Hearing is an accredited Hearing Services Program (HSP) provider. Fully subsidised hearing services and hearing aids for pensioners and veterans Fully subsidised hearing services and hearing aids are available to eligible pensioners and veterans. The Australian...
Many hearing clinics offer a free hearing test and so do we. A free 15-minute hearing check is a fast and simplistic way of checking your hearing. It is not a replacement for a comprehensive hearing test and doesn't include all the steps of a comprehensive hearing...
Tinnitus management is important. The characteristics and hearing thresholds vary among individuals requiring tinnitus assessment and management. Here’s an article we’ve previously published: what is tinnitus or ringing in the ears? Remember, tinnitus is a symptom,...
Our principal audiologist will complete a comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessment (hearing test) at your initial appointment. During the consultation you can expect the following to occur: 1. Hearing Assessment History Firstly, the audiologist will ask you about...
Our children's hearing test and assessments are comprehensive and are specifically for children. Younger children perform a modified version of audiometry. Children under 6 will learn to play a listening game instead of pressing the button when they hear a sound. Our...
Time needed: 5 minutes. Wearing a hearing aid requires time to adjust. For first time hearing-aid wearers, some encouragement and support from family, friends and colleagues is essential. This will comfort and help them to communicate better through the transition...
Hearing loss affects one in six Australians, a prevalence rate that is higher than all other national health priorities except for musculoskeletal diseases (Access Economics, 2006). Prevalence increases with age, with around 70% of 70+ year olds estimated to have...
It is more than likely that anyone reading this article will, on more than one occasion during his or her life, have experienced the sensation often described as ringing in the ears. It is a common occurrence that, in many cases, is likely to be a temporary symptom...
What comes to mind when you picture a hearing device? Many people still think of the large, clunky, attention-grabbing hearing aids of the past. Thankfully, more than just the technology has advanced. You might have heard that some hearing aid styles are better for...