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Hi, I’m Gian Paolo Reo
Clear information about hearing, hearing aids and tinnitus, from someone who fits hearing aids every day. Free tools and practical articles, explained simply.
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Am I hearing well?
A 2–5 minute check with questions and headphones, to see whether it’s time for a proper hearing test.
Take the check →📖 First signs of hearing lossI just got hearing aids
The first weeks matter most: what to expect and how to keep track of your progress.
Hearing diary →📖 The first weeks with hearing aidsI have ringing in my ears
What tinnitus is, when to see a doctor and how to find some relief.
TinniAPP →📖 Tinnitus: what can you do?New on the site
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TinniAPP
Soothing sounds, guided breathing and a diary for anyone living with tinnitus. Free, no sign-up, works offline too.
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Hearing Diary
The diary for anyone starting out with hearing aids: note how your day went, follow the 8-week hearing training and send the PDF to your hearing care professional with one tap. No sign-up, works offline too.
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Latest articles
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How does a person with hearing loss hear? Listen to the difference
Listen to the same sentence with normal hearing and with mild, moderate and severe hearing loss. Why it happens, how to protect…
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How to convince a family member to get a hearing test
The TV getting louder, the “what?” after every sentence: when a family member hears less but won’t admit it. How to talk…
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How does hearing work? The journey of sound to the brain
From sound wave to brain: how the outer, middle and inner ear work, what the cochlea does and why high pitches are…
About me
Gian Paolo Reo
I’ve worked with hearing aids since 2012, in Italy, Germany and Switzerland. Here I share what I learn every day from the people I help. I’m also a sound engineer and music producer.
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