Tanja is a runner from Austria, and she’s had bilateral cochlear implants for 10 years. Thanks to directional hearing, she feels safe doing sports and can go about her day without any problems. But that wasn’t always the case. Discover everything about Tanja’s hearing journey and how she found her perfect solution.
Traveling anywhere can be chaotic—there’s so much to remember. And with a cochlear implant, there can be even more steps involved. At MED-EL, we aim to make life with a cochlear implant as simple as possible, and that includes going on vacation. Find out what you need to know about going through airport security and flying with your audio processor in this article.
For cochlear implant users who enjoy doing sports, staying safe is very important. Having access to sound can help people stay safe, especially during outdoor sports such as cycling. Wearing the right helmet is crucial to ensure hearing performance is not compromised.
Are you wondering how you can do water sports with your cochlear implant? In this article, Russell provides useful insights into how he protects his audio processor during kayaking competitions and also offers practical tips for enjoying water-related activities while still enjoying the world of sounds.
If you have severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, a cochlear implant may be able to provide you with access to sound. But which audio processor—and cochlear implant—should you choose?
Meet Miao, an ENT doctor from China who has a MED-EL cochlear implant. Find out why he chose a MED-EL cochlear implant, which advantages this hearing technology brings him, and how it transformed his life.
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