You might not have heard of it before, as cholesteatoma is a relatively uncommon disease, but it can have incredibly serious repercussions if it is left untreated. […]
What is Cholesteatoma?
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What are earwax blockages?
An earwax blockage is something that occurs when a build-up of earwax (cerumen) occurs within the ears, usually to the point that it cannot easily be cleaned away by the patient. It is normal to have some earwax within the ear – not only does it help to clean the ears out, but it also […]
What is Pulsatile Tinnitus
Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare form of tinnitus that’s characterised by a whooshing, throbbing or rhythmic thumping noise, which can be present in either one or both of the ears. […]
What is otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is a medical condition that occurs when there is abnormal bone growth in the ear. It is a leading cause of hearing loss in younger adults, though it can affect people at any age. […]
Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss?
Several viral infections (measles, mumps, meningitis) have effects on hearing and can cause transitory or permanent damage. The effects of COVID on hearing, however, have not been studied sufficiently enough to determine if the virus affects hearing too. What we know about COVID-19 so far SARS-Cov 2, or coronavirus, affects mainly the lungs, which is […]
How do I know if I have an Ear Infection?
One of the most important senses we have is our hearing. Being able to clearly hear not only allows us to communicate more effectively with people but also to stay aware of what is happening around us and make better sense of the world. […]
Can Hearing Loss be Restored?
Hearing loss happens to many people during their lifetime, and it can be an extremely difficult condition to live with. […]
What is Single-Sided Deafness?
1 in 6 UK adults suffers from hearing loss and 2,000,000 of these people are registered hearing aid users. […]
What is Mixed Hearing Loss?
Mixed hearing loss can be classified as a form of hearing problem that combines both sensorineural and conductive loss. If there has been damage to the ability of the middle or outer ear to pass sound waves, together with damage to the sound data processing ability of the auditory nerve, this is what is described […]
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is one of the most common forms of hearing loss and is due to a problem in the inner ear, the tiny hairs that detect sound, or the nerve that carries signals to the hearing centres in the brain. […]