Frequently Asked Questions

We rely upon our hearing every day to listen the sounds of the world, the lyrics of our favourite songs and the words spoken by our friends, family and colleagues, yet sometimes our hearing can become impaired. Tinnitus is the medical term to describe the ringing sounds heard in our ears, but what exactly is it? This is a question that we here at Help in Hearing get asked on a regular basis. Although Tinnitus is a term that many of us will have heard of, and one that most of us will link to our hearing, we’re here to give you some clarification as to what tinnitus Windsor is and the symptoms often associated with it.

Originating from the Latin work ‘tinnitus’ which means ‘ringing’, its name goes some way to describe what tinnitus is. The condition relates to when an individual perceives an external sound which is not there, and is often a ringing, whistling or whooshing sound heard within our inner ear. Although the symptoms do not affect your hearing, it can cause distraction and the background noise can hinder what is being heard.

Common Causes

Many people experience tinnitus at some point in their life, whether they know it or not. Below is a list of some of the causes which can sometimes trigger an individual to experience tinnitus;

-    Blood Vessel Disorder
-    Age
-    Exposure to Loud Noises (typical of those who work in an industrial building or on building sites where machinery causes loud noises)
-    Ear Wax Blockages
-    Inner Ear Disorder Meniere’s Disease
-    Head or Neck Injury

There are many health related problems which can cause tinnitus, however if you experience any of the symptoms commonly associated with the condition, it is strongly advised that you seek professional advice from the team here at Help in Hearing. With our expertise we can identify the problem, and work together to find an effective solution for your tinnitus Windsor. For more information regarding our services, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01753 642 687.

Research and development costs are ongoing and the hearing aid industry is a small market place relative to the very high level of technology used, compared to other industries such as the communications or mobile phone  industry. However a proportion of the amount you pay includes our consultation which is of the highest standard, the unlimited time we spend with you to ensure you get the most appropriate soution for your individual hearing requirement; our expertise to program your hearing aids achieving the most satisfactory results for your hearing needs and our outstanding, ongoing after care service; yet our hearing aids start from just £500 for one aid and go up to £5000 for a pair of the latest state of the art product on the market.

Given that your hearing aids combined with our aftercare and ongoing unlimited service will enable you to continue to enjoy one of natures’ most precious given senses, you will appreciate the value for money when you put your trust in us to look after your hearing.

Firstly we want to understand your hearing problem and the effect that it has on your life. We establish how your hearing problem occurred and determine whether your condition requires further medical investigation by your doctor. During this consultation all examinations and tests carried out are non-invasive and painless.

We want to ensure that you are satisfied with your hearing aids and in the unlikely event of you not getting used to them, we can offer you an alternative product on the same terms. Should you however not want to go any further we will take the hearing aids back and provide a refund, provided it is within 60 days of the fitting appointment.

The outcome is not inevitable that hearing aids are required but more often than not, hearing instruments are the remedy and they will vastly improve the quality of life for you and your family. Approach them with an open mind and you will be pleasantly surprised by how effective, comfortable and discrete they can be.

Once the hearing devices have been fitted we will arrange a comprehensive after care program to make sure you get the best possible results with your new aids. It is important that they are comfortable and properly adjusted for sound and you are able to adapt to all the new sounds you will hear again. This after care process is the most essential part of obtaining the best results for you. This is particularly true of modern hearing aids, which will need to be adjusted in gradual steps.

We pride ourselves on our after care service and we are committed to provide all our clients with ongoing support, be it by supplying you with batteries, cleaning tools or by offering a ‘drop-in’ service to have your hearing aids checked, dehumidified, cleaned and sterilised, bringing them back to their best sound quality.

We recommend an annual check up, which will include a hearing test and if necessary the reprogramming of your hearing aids.

Our main objective is that all our patients will continue to turn to us in future for Help in Hearing.