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Plain-English explanations about hearing and hearing aids, so that you know what we’re talking about when you come in.
Am I losing my hearing? Common signs, and when to see a doctor or have a hearing testThe common signs, when to see a doctor first and what happens at the first appointment.
The audiogram explainedWhat a hearing test measures and how to read the chart we show you afterwards.
Types of hearing aids: how they differ and what decides which one you can wearBehind-the-ear, RIC or in-the-ear: what each one is like and who can wear the smallest ones.
Blocked ear: earwax or hearing loss? What to do and who to see in SpainWhy the feeling alone can’t tell you, what to avoid and when to see a doctor first.
Hearing aid not working? What to check at home and how to clean itBattery, filter and tube: what to check at home, how to clean it and when to bring it in.Who writes these guides: Sandra Meyer, hearing care professional (Spanish qualification: audioprotesista), registration no. 2822. Our team prepares these guides with the help of artificial intelligence tools; a registered hearing care professional reviews and approves them before publication.
