You have so many dreams with your newborn child! You want to see him or her reach the heights, or even go beyond the limits and emerge victorious! But amongst these dreams, did you ever take some valuable time to ponder over and think about the present? Are you even sure that your child is having the basic requirements - such as that of a well and proper hearing health?

Yes you might think that your child is hearing properly, but there is no harm in making it 100% sure, is there? Do read our blog to find out why you need to get your child's hearing test done, and why you need to start a hearing loss treatment early, in case your child is diagnosed with a hearing loss. Don't let your dreams shatter and let your child dream as well!

We know that you were waiting for this cold season all the year. Now that it is here, you slip into those comfy garments and blankets at night. You love going for a picnic with your friends and family members during the wintertime. But amongst all these good things, do you know that the cold temperatures are not at all good for your ears?

Yes you heard it right! Read on to know more about what exactly is the relation between the winter weather and hearing problems.

Just imagine a situation in which you suddenly face hearing problems, and you are unable to find any Audiologist or a hearing loss treatment clinic near you, and you are in need of an urgent help and support! What will you do? Whom will you reach out to?

Or maybe the device right in your hand can help you out! Yes! Your mobile phone can save you! That’s called Teleaudiology!

So why not embrace the benefits of teleaudiology when it’s going to solve your hearing problems right away?!

You might wonder what you should do or whom should you approach when you are having a hard time struggling and fighting with severe hearing loss! To you, living a life with such serious hearing problems isn't a very easy thing! You might feel yourself lonely and being socially isolated. But the good news is - you do not have to live a life like that! You too can lead a normal life with so many hearing loss treatment methods out there! Because you deserve to live a better quality of life!

Read on to know how!

As you have already seen in our previous blog how many people believe blindly in the numerous rumours about cochlear implants. We have talked about the most common myths that we often give ears to and believe in them blindly - without even considering the actual facts. Read this blog if you still aren’t convinced about the benefits and advantages of cochlear implants even after going through our previous blog:

Myths that You Shouldn’t Give Ears to!

1. Myth - I am too old for a cochlear implant!

• Fact - There is no age limit for undergoing a cochlear implantation! It doesn’t matter whether you or your dear one is 3 year old or 80 year old! You will qualify for a cochlear implant if you are suffering from severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Cochlear implants are a permanent solution and a long-term hearing loss treatment option - which would restore your hearing ability and make your life better, doesn't matter what your age is.

2. Myth - A cochlear implant will destroy my residual hearing!

• Fact - It is often true that you might lose some amount of your residual hearing, but the scenario has changed and is continuing to change. As the technology, the electrode designs and signals, and the surgical techniques continue to develop and improve, the chances of residual hearing getting destroyed are less likely. The softer and the delicate electrode designs would not damage the delicate parts of your inner ear. So the amount of the loss of residual hearing due to cochlear implantation was much higher 10 years back than it is now! So cochlear implants are very effective devices for hearing loss treatment.

3. Myth - Hearing with a cochlear implant is not like normal hearing!

• Fact - It depends upon the amount of delay you are making in getting a cochlear implant. The longer you have lived with an untreated or improperly treated hearing loss, the more the damage will be, and the lesser the chance of your normal hearing being restored. Also, a child with bilateral cochlear implantation, that is cochlear implants in both the ears will have better outcomes than their peers with unilateral cochlear implantation.

4. Myth - I can’t go swimming with cochlear implants on!

• Fact - Swimming won’t damage your internal implant as it is seated inside your skin at the back of your head behind the ear. However, you may require to remove the external sound processor in case it is not waterproof. The good news is that the modern cochlear implants have a waterproof audio processor and you can easily use them while swimming or participating in some water sports. In fact cochlear implant is the only option among any other hearing loss treatment method that might be used in water - hearing aids won’t allow that!

5. Myth - Being a cochlear implant user, I must stay away from Wi-Fi devices.

• Fact - Wi-Fi do not interfere with cochlear implants, and on the contrary, the modern day cochlear implant devices use Wi-Fi technology to improve and strengthen communication. With the advancement of technology, the methods of hearing loss treatment have become innovative and smart enough for people to enjoy their lives fully - because hearing loss is no longer a barrier!

6. Myth - I cannot undergo a MRI scan with cochlear implants on.

• Fact - Many modern implants are MRI compatible and you can very well have an MRI scan. However, if your device is not compatible with MRI, then you should have the magnet of your implant surgically removed before undergoing the MRI scan, and after the scan you can have the magnet placed inside the implant again in an absolutely hassle-free manner.

7. Myth - With cochlear implants, I can’t take part in active sports.

• Fact - It is perfectly safe to participate in active sports with cochlear implants. However, according to certified Audiologists, it is always safe to wear a protective headgear to keep the audio processors of your device safe in case you receive any blows - but you don’t have to remove them.

Are you still pondering over the benefits of cochlear implants? You are actually wasting your valuable time! Consult a certified Audiologist and learn about the benefits and outcomes of cochlear implant as a hearing loss treatment. Act wisely as it a matter of your life!