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A perforated eardrum might sound like a nightmare injury, but it’s actually a lot more common than you might think and can be caused by a variety of accidents or illnesses. So what does it actually mean when you have a perforated eardrum, and how can you care for your injury? Let’s take a look. […]
Hearing loss can lead to changes in the brain. While our ears are the organs which perceive sound, it is the brain which processes what we have heard. People can experience hearing loss at any age. 11 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. There have been many studies to explore […]
The Eustachian tubes are small, narrow passageways which connect the throat to the middle ear. Whenever you swallow, yawn or sneeze, these tubes open. This prevents fluid and air pressure from building up within the ear. However, sometimes a Eustachian tube can become plugged. This is known as Eustachian tube dysfunction. When this occurs, things […]
Ear problems can cause more difficulties for an individual than just reduced hearing capacity. They can also impact on how you move, walk, stand and balance. Your ears are not just there to help you hear. In fact, they work in conjunction with a range of different systems in your body. If your balance is […]
With so many different types of hearing aids available, how do you know which one will work for you? […]
What is glue ear? The ear is a complex and sensitive organ, helping us with both hearing and balance. From earwax build-up to a perforated eardrum, damage to the ear can cause anything from mild inconvenience to serious medical problems. A condition which is very common, especially in young children, is glue ear. Eight in […]
Cerumen – more commonly known as earwax – is the yellow/brownish substance that forms inside the ear canal and can collect on the outside of the ear. Did you know that your genetics largely determine whether your earwax is the wet type or the dry type? What causes ear wax? Earwax may feel like a […]
Remember being told to turn your music down as a teenager, or not to have the TV so loud? They had a point – as exposure to loud noise can damage the sensitive hair cells within the ears, resulting in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In fact, when it comes to hearing loss causes, everybody […]
While hearing aids have become smaller and smaller over the years, the latest generation device – the Lyric Phonak – is so completely hidden inside the ear canal that only the wearer knows it’s there. […]
If you’ve never had a hearing test, you really should consider having one sooner rather than later! […]