Does a low dose aspirin 75-100mg increase the risk of hearing loss?


Posted March 21st, 2010 by admin 2 Comments »
hearing loss
Hussian Thabet asked:


Does it worth to discontinue aspirin low dose in a patient with a slight hearing problems?!! The patient is taking a low dose aspirin 100mg for it’s benefits to the heart.

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Does anyone know if you can claim Disability Living Allowance once a hearing aid has been fitted?


Posted March 20th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
hearing aid
missyb asked:


My husband found out today that he is profoundly deaf in one ear and no surgery is available, only help via a hearing aid.
My husband found out today that hes profoundly deaf in one ear and as no surgery available, a hearing aid is only option. He works fulltime but was wondering if DLA available for this condition?

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Can a hearing aid be safely worn with a pacemaker?


Posted March 17th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
hearing aid
carolyn r asked:


I have to stay away from magnets and high speed hand tools because they could change my pacemaker setting. I don’t hear clearly and need to know whether a hearing aid would be safe for me to wear.

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