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Jul 31, 2023
1 min

Earphones and Deafness

This is an age of absolutes. Everybody is absolutely sure about everything. One such alleged absolute truth that is often floated around,...

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Kshitij Malik

Jul 22, 2023
1 min

Ear Problems in Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal mutation that affects humans. While the physical and intellectual challenges are more...

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Inner Ear, Early Signs of Deafness & Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Kshitij Malik

Apr 25, 2023
4 min

Inner Ear, Early Signs of Deafness & Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Why do people go deaf as they age, What's an easy way to detect hearing loss at home & Why do loud sounds cause permanent ear damage? 3.1...

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The Middle Ear : The Culprit in the Aeroplane !

Kshitij Malik

Apr 13, 2023
2 min

The Middle Ear : The Culprit in the Aeroplane !

Why do the ears start acting funny in an airplane? Why do doctors prescribe nasal drops for an ear block? What's the similarity and ...

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Vestibular Rehabilitation Using Speed-Ball / Turn-ball

The Vestibular System is a part of the Inner Ear which is responsible for coding head movements and maintain gaze and posture. If the Vestibular system weakens, the brain needs to re-adapt in a way so as to compensate for the lost function. This video details a home based Vestibular Rehabilitation Program that can be used indoors to stimulate the vestibular system and integrate vision, vestibular and muscle joint input to improve balance function.

Earphone use and Risk of Hearing Loss (iPhone)

Personal sound systems have been available since decades now and use of headphones and earphones has seen a significant boost post 2019. Earphones have become a necessity, which brings along fears if one might be harming one's hearing when using them over prolonged periods. Luckily the iPhone has an inbuilt mechanism to check on this. The video details how to monitor your headphone/ earphone volume when using an iPhone and make sure that the levels of sound input remain within safe limits.

Phonak Paradise : Introduction and Instructions

Phonak has launched its new series of hearing aids, which are rechargable. They are bluetooth connectable to the phone, laptop and TV. Their settings can be adjusted through an application over the phone.

Changing Wax Filters

This video shows step by step instructions on how to change wax filters on your Widex/ Resound/ Starkey or Phonak hearing aid.

Is It Safe to Use Earbuds ?

Today i thought it wise to probe an existential question, one that hits hard at the basic tenets of hygiene we incorporated as young boys and girls. Are Ear Buds even remotely, a good idea? Let's find out.

Interpretation of Vestibular Investigations

This presentation is meant for professionals. This details the various vestibular investigations and their interpretations. Part of the Neuro-otological and Equilibriometric Society of India.