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How to convince a loved one to get a hearing test

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jan 04Categories: Info, Science

How to convince a loved one to get a hearing test

How to convince a loved one to get a hearing test Asking for someone to constantly repeat themselves can get frustrating – not just for you, but for those with hearing loss as well. However, it’s typically hard for them to admit it to themselves,...

Button battery safety

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info, Science

Button battery safety

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The Battery Controlled – Button battery safety When swallowed, small coin-sized lithium button batteries can get stuck in a child’s throat and cause severe burns or death. Order your fact card and poster for more information, including safety...

Hearing loss and vision loss?

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Science

Hearing loss and vision loss?

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What’s the difference between hearing loss and vision loss? A common misconception is that hearing and vision loss are the same things or that they are at least closely related. Yet while both involve a loss of senses, the two are actually markedly...

Tinnitus

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info, Science

Tinnitus

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Tinnitus Tinnitus is a condition where people experience noises in the ears or head when no physical noise is present. Each individual’s tinnitus experience is unique and commonly tinnitus is described as ringing, buzzing, humming, roaring or whistling...

What’s a Decibel?

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 18Categories: Science

What’s a Decibel?

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What’s a Decibel? In an effort to protect our ears from the effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), we need to be wary of how long we are exposed to dangerously high volumes. Education Queensland estimates that almost over a third (37 per cent)...