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Hearing health advice and the latest thinking, from a qualified audiologist.
Best Ear Wax Removal Kits: What Works and What to Avoid
Search for an ear wax removal kit online and you’ll be met with hundreds of options drops, sprays, bulb syringes, tiny scoops, electric “vacuums” and camera-tipped picks, all promising clear ears in minutes. The trouble is that some of these genuinely help, some are a waste of money, and a
Impacted Ear Wax: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Ear wax has a bad reputation, but it’s actually doing you a favour. It traps dust and dirt, keeps the ear canal moisturised, and helps protect against infection, and most of the time your ears clear it naturally without you ever noticing. Occasionally, though, wax builds up faster than it
What Is a Hearing Clinic? Services, Benefits and When to Book
Most of us know exactly where to go for an eye test or a dental check-up, but far fewer are sure what to do about their ears and hearing. A hearing clinic is the answer a dedicated place, staffed by qualified professionals, for looking after every aspect of your ear
Signs of Hearing Loss in Adults and When to Book a Hearing Test
Hearing loss rarely arrives overnight. For most adults, it creeps in so gradually that they adapt without realising, turning up the television a little, asking people to repeat themselves, avoiding noisy places. Often it’s family and friends who notice before you do. That’s exactly why knowing the signs matters. Spotting
How Often Should You Have a Hearing Test? A Guide for Every Age
Most of us wouldn’t think twice about a regular eye test or dental check-up, yet hearing rarely makes the list. That’s partly because hearing loss tends to creep in gradually so slowly that we adapt to it without realising, turning up the television or asking people to repeat themselves long
Olive Oil Ear Drops: Benefits, How to Use Them, and When to See an Audiologist
Olive oil ear drops are one of the oldest and most widely recommended ways to deal with a build-up of earwax at home. They’re cheap, gentle, available in any pharmacy, and backed by NHS self-care guidance. But they aren’t right for every ear or every symptom and knowing when to