Emergency Service

EMERGENCY SERVICE

EMERGENCY SERVICES FROM THE 44 SOUNDS:

• If your hearing aids malfunction outside of clinic hours, feel free to reach out via text or call at 780-554-4338, and we will do our best to assist you. However, if you require repairs or a demo replacement during off-hours, it will be considered an emergency visit and standard charges of $150 will apply. Whether you have an important meeting tomorrow morning, need to catch a flight, or are preparing for your child’s wedding, we’ve got you covered!

• When you’re visiting Edmonton and encounter sudden problems with hearing aids purchased elsewhere, during our regular clinic hours, we’ll provide any assistance you need. Charges may vary depending on the issue.

• If your hearing aids have stopped working, try this quick fix: Go to YouTube and search for the name of your hearing aids—Phonak, Resound, Oticon, Signia, or Widex—along with the question “How to change a filter?” or “How to replace a dome

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE HOSPITAL VISIT

Sudden hearing loss (SHL) – is an unexplained loss of hearing all at once or over a few days.

• Usually affects only one ear.
• Often discovered upon waking up in the morning or using a phone.
• The degree of hearing loss varies (moderate to severe).
• Some notice a loud “pop” just before their hearing is gone.
• A gradual decline throughout the day.
• May often have other symptoms: ear fullness, dizziness, and/or tinnitus.
• It can happen to everyone but usually starts between young and middle-aged adulthood.
• If it’s happened to you, you are in a medical emergency!!! The delay increases the risk of permanent hearing loss. You have a small time window to get the medical treatment that can save your hearing. SHL is treated with corticosteroids over a 2-3 week period by drugs orally or via an injection through the eardrum.

  Do you think it is caused by allergies, a sinus infection or earwax plugging? Test yourself by making a humming sound.
  

  • If you hear yourself talking louder in the deaf ear, it may indicate a blockage from cold or built-up ear wax.
  • If your voice is louder in the opposite (normal) ear, you may need medical attention.

  There are a lot of theories, but no clear answer to what causes the sudden hearing loss. Receiving timely treatment greatly increases the chance of recovering at least some of your hearing.

• Statistic: 17 cases/100, 000 of the population, 1:1.35 male to female ratio.

Phone: (780)-554-4338