Hearing loss blog with information on how to look after your hearing and industry news.
A painful spot in the ear canal can be caused by infection, irritation, a boil, trapped debris, eczema or injury. Learn the common causes, symptoms, treatment options, self-care advice, prevention tips, and when to seek medical attention for persistent pain. Read more.
Red ear syndrome is a rare condition causing episodes of burning, redness and warmth in one or both ears. Learn about the possible causes, symptoms, triggers, diagnosis, treatment options, self-care strategies, and when to seek medical advice. Read more.
Itchy ears can be caused by dry skin, earwax, allergies, eczema, infections or irritation from hearing aids. Learn the common causes, effective treatments, prevention tips, and when to seek medical advice for persistent ear itching. Read more.
What Is Musical Ear Syndrome? Musical Ear Syndrome (MES) is when someone thinks they can hear music, but no one else can. Even though it may sound very real—often playing songs they recognise—it’s all playing inside the head as a ‘phantom’ so Read more.
Can Stress Cause Tinnitus? Too much stress over a long period of time can regularly restrict blood flow—and therefore oxygen travelling in the blood cells—to the cochlea located in the inner ear past the ear drum. The cochlea is responsible for sending vibrati Read more.
Hearing aids will last for many years if they’re looked after, but they’re likely to need a repair between 3-7 years depending on the level of care they receive from the wearer. Read on for the full steps to protecting your hearing aids. Important: Read more.
Hearing aids, headphones, and all kinds of devices now have a new technology called Auracast for clear audio in public places. And it’s easy to connect. What is Auracast? Auracast is a newer—and frankly quite revolutionary—version of Bluetooth where one Read more.
Drinking alcohol in moderation is unlikely to cause many issues with hearing, but heavy drinking has been linked to hearing issues and a ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Below, you will find the cause of this hearing loss, what to look out for and howRead more.
We don’t usually think about our hearing on a daily basis, until it starts to fade. Then, it’s a worry each and every day. The good news is that most hearing loss is preventable, and the information on this page will help you to doRead more.
UC Berkeley researchers in the US have found a way to use brain waves to detect drowsiness with ear devices, which can be used to wake us up. For those who drive or operate machinery, drowsiness can be deadly — many deaths on the roadRead more.
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