Congenital hearing loss is a form of hearing loss that is assumed to have been present at the time of birth. It has been estimated that somewhere between one-quarter and a half of all hearing loss cases in the severe to profound categories have either hereditary or genetic causes, with many of those being classified […]
There are times when we all get irritated by noise, whether it’s building construction or a noisy neighbour. But if you are finding yourself consistently disturbed by noises, perhaps finding them uncomfortable, overly loud, intrusive, or even painful, you may be suffering from hyperacusis. What is hyperacusis? Hyperacusis is a condition where noises, even common […]
Hearing loss is a very common problem that typically affects people as they grow older but, in younger people, can also be the result of exposure to loud noise over a period of time, such as in industry. There are believed to be over 10 million people in the UK suffering from hearing loss to […]
For many of us, our perception of hearing loss is that it is a condition that happens to other people. Many of us fail to consider that hearing loss is a natural part of the ageing process, but it’s a simple fact that it will affect almost half of us as we get older. It […]
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 […]
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 […]