NTV – Affordable Hearing Healthcare
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MediaMax -Ear specialist with a cause
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Richard Mwangi has seen some of the worst things that can come out of a person’s ears.
Yet when he speaks about it, there is a tinge of excitement in his voice, a clear passion for the work he ventured into in 2013.
Mwangi, the CEO, Incus Ear Limited has vast knowledge on ear health care in Kenya. Sitting in his office on Ngong Road, he says what makes him proud of his work is when the face of a person who did not have the ability hear lights up with joy when he treats them.
Attending Kenya Medical School ten years ago did not only equip him with knowledge on pharmacy, but also revealed an uncomfortable truth. While studying pharmacy, Mwangi learnt of ototoxic drugs (medication that can damage the ear) and their adverse effects on hearing. After the training he practiced pharmacy for six months before venturing into provision of ear healthcare services.
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EBRU TV – Hearing Loss and Lifestyle
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NTV – Hearing impairments
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Our Promise & Experience
- A friendly greeting when you walk in the door.
- A commitment that you have our full professionally trained and experienced attention; we work for you.
- A complete hearing assessment that includes a no obligation consultation.
- A hearing aid fitting that includes customizing the hearing aids to you and a thorough explanation of how to use them.
- A follow up to make sure you’re 100% satisfied, and a promise that we will do everything necessary until you are.
- A commitment of continued service for the life of your hearing aid(s).
- A promise that our prices will always be upfront and we will not hide any service packages or future in-office fees.
How to Fix Common Hearing Aid Problems
Hardware can always be susceptible to technical difficulties, and hearing aids are no exception. They are complicated pieces of machinery and sometimes hearing aid wearers can encounter issues with their hearing aids. Hearing aids can get wet, they can start making funny noises, or they can stop working altogether. Keep reading to find some solutions to common hearing aid problems!
If Your Hearing Aid Stops Working…
While it may seem obvious, the first step to take if your hearing aid is not working is to check that it’s on! Once you’ve established that your hearing aid has a working battery, check to make sure the battery is inserted correctly and that your hearing aid turns on when the battery door is shut. If you’re not sure whether the battery is charged or not, try a new battery and see if you hear a chime when the battery door shuts. Changing the battery is one of the easiest methods of hearing aid repair. If you’re sure that the hearing aid is on and the battery is working properly, checked the tubing and the ear mold to make sure there is no wax or moisture clogging up your hearing aid.
If the Sound is Too Weak…
If you’re encountering a sound issue with your hearing aid, the first thing is to check your dome for earwax. Your dome could be clogged up with earwax and need replacing. If your dome is starting to look yellow in color, it is likely time to replace it. If you have a RIC hearing aid, you should take off your dome and check the wax guard beneath it (the small white circular piece of plastic) to see if it is clogged. The wax guard on your hearing aid can be replaced easily with the small black plastic tool that was included in your hearing aid purchase.
If you have an open-fit hearing aid, such as the Dia, you should check your tube to see if there is any earwax inside—this could block sound from reaching your ear. If the tube is clogged, you will need to replace it; you can purchase new tubes on our website or send your hearing aid in for a cleaning! Alternatively, you can clean out the tube using the small blue plastic piping that was included with your hearing aid. Run this piece of plastic through the center of your tube to push out any dried earwax.
If all of the above solutions sound a bit daunting, you can simply purchase the Audicus Clean & Care package and have us take a look at your hearing aid for you. Once we receive your hearing aid, we will clean out any earwax buildup, replace the domes, replace the wax guards, replace the batteries, and send you back a full new pack!
If Your Hearing Aid Gets Wet…
A common hearing aid problem is when hearing aids get wet. If you accidentally wore them in the shower or just spent too long in a very humid environment, it can affect your hearing aids and may cause permanent damage to the devices. Luckily, there are steps you can take for hearing aid repair! Let your hearing aids air-dry, or put them in a bowl of uncooked rice to absorb the moisture. Check out this post for an in-depth look at how to approach wet hearing aids.
If Your Hearing Aid Starts Making Noises…
Are your hearing aids making a whistling noise? Commonly called “feedback,” this noise is often due to improperly-fitting ear molds. Take out the mold and re-insert it in your ear. The whistling noise should stop once the device is fitted correctly inside your ear. Changing the dome size of your hearing aid might also help; if the dome does not form a sung-fit in your ear, it can cause sounds to leak out and air to make uncomfortable noises. Whistling can also be caused by a buildup of wax.
If you’re hearing a buzzing noise, it’s possible that you accidentally turned on the loop (telecoil) setting. Check that you haven’t activated the loop setting, and if you have, switch back to the normal microphone setting.
Most common hearing aid problems can be solved by refitting your ear mold, checking for wax or moisture, inspecting the tubing for blockage or damage, and replacing the battery in your hearing aid. If these solutions don’t fix your issue, be sure to contact your audiologist for help—there could be something inside the device that is malfunctioning, and you’ll want to get it checked right away!
By: Elena McPhillips
Hearing Healthcare Expo
Our premier event for hearing aids technology & Hearing Healthcare expo 2016 will take place this weekend 30th and 31st July at The Hub Karen, Ava Pharmacy. It will feature world-class G3 advanced technology on hearing aids and advices from our experts in hearing healthcare.
Billed as one of our biggest hearing healthcare technology event in our calendar, it regularly attracts customers who are using different hearing aids from different manufacturers to get insights from our team on hearing aid technology. We are currently working with leading Germany and Switzerland hearing aid manufacturers. Karibu
Energy Save
New power-saving technology in our German award winning hearing aids gives you around 20 percent more battery lifetime, even when streaming using bluetooth. This means that you can use them for longer and you don´t have to change your batteries as often.
Eye glasses with Hearing Aid
“DUE TO THE PUBLIC DEMAND” Our clients wish is Our command
We are re-introducing Eyeglasses combined with hearing aids with more features and user friendly. This is fully digital processing device combines a bone conduction hearing system with eye glasses for efficient use and high speech intelligibility. It generates broadband signals via its miniature receiver, conducts the vibrations through the mastoid bone, which then stimulates the nerve cells in the inner ear.
Contact star evo 1 offers the combined benefits of exceptional hearing and stylish glasses in designs suitable for both men and women.
Your advantages
*Powerful, programmable, 8 channels soundprocessor (WDRC), 16 equalizer bands.
*Easy handling with O-T-M switch and integrated T-coil.
*Recommended for mild to moderate hearing loss.
*MPO programmable.
Inner Ear Damage and Its Impact on Hearing
Inner ear damage is a medical condition that can be caused by a number of different factors.
Hearing loss can not only result from a number of different sources, but can also arise from damage in specific parts of the ear. Infection in the middle ear as well as inner ear damage can cause serious hearing loss implications.
Inner Ear Damage and Hearing Loss
Individuals with inner ear damage often experience dizziness, oscillopsia and an unsteady gait. If the section of the inner ear associated with auditory processing is affected, the individual may also experience tinnitus. Inner ear disorders (also referred to as vestibular disorders) can be classified into two different categories: peripheral and central.
Peripheral vestibular dysfunctions often have symptoms including extreme instances of vertigo. Acute peripheral vestibular dysfunction can include symptoms such as nausea, sweating and vomiting. Central vestibular dysfunctions can be caused by illnesses such as multiple sclerosis or lesions in a part of the brain called the posterior fossa.
In some cases the brain may try to compensate for peripheral damage (normally within the span of 6 to 12 weeks), but this vestibular compensation is less effective in the elderly and individuals with disorders of the central nervous system. Immune-mediated inner ear disorders are easier to treat but harder to diagnose.
Solutions to Inner Ear Damage
One of the best methods to avoid inner ear damage is prevention, as inner ear damage is usually irreversible. Avoid participating in risky activities that might result in head trauma: interference with the internal acoustic artery can cause inner ear impairment. Avoid ototoxic, or ear poisoning, drugs that can cause damage to the inner ear. Aminoglycosides, quinine, aspirin and loop diuretics are drugs which may have ototoxic side effects.
Speak with your doctor about medication that compromises the central nervous system, as these drugs can make the symptoms of inner ear damage even worse. Be sure to review your family history for any instances of hearing loss resulting from inner ear damage.
Gene therapy is one possible solution for inner ear disorders. Like the eye, the inner ear is structured in a way to allow relatively easy access for the application of vectors, or carriers of genetic information that can be used in gene therapy.
Inner ear disorders can also occur when hair cells are damaged or missing. In humans, the loss of hair cells is normally seen as irreversible and the primary neural cells that can be found in the inner ear are not able to regenerate spontaneously. Stem cell therapy, however, is another promising area of research for treatment of several hearing conditions.
Transplanting new stem cells allows for the development of hair cells that may have been lost through damage or aging. Surprisingly, the different organ systems of adults contain stem cells. Advanced studies in stem cell therapy may even result in new treatments that can cure deafness.
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