The Hearing Space blog
About The Hearing Space blog
The Hearing Space blog is where you can find a range of interesting and informative articles on all things hearing-related. From how we hear to how to protect our hearing, these articles will help demystify a range of hearing related topics.
Opticians and Hearing Care
Should I Get Hearing Aids from my Optician? It’s a good question. After all, you have probably been visiting your local independent opticians for...
Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme
The Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme The Hearing Space is delighted to be a recognised partner with the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme. The...
Starkey Edge AI Hearing Aids
The new Starkey Edge AI family of hearing aids Starkey continues to be a world leader in hearing aid design and technology. Towards the end of last...
Tinnitus Habituation
Proven techniques to reduce the impact of tinnitus and improve quality of life Tinnitus affects 1 in 7 people worldwide and can significantly impact...
Understanding the Different Types of Hearing Tests
Let's take a look at the most common types of hearing assessments Most people think of pure-tone audiometry when considering hearing tests, but...
Can ear wax cause tinnitus?
We separate fact from fiction to help you understand the relationship between ear wax and tinnitus Ear wax and tinnitus are two of the most...
Hearing loss and Dementia
Understanding the links between hearing and cognitive decline In November 2024, the British Society of Audiology, the British Academy of Audiology,...
What are Bluetooth Hearing Aids?
Background If you use a smartphone, you will likely already use Bluetooth. Perhaps you use wireless earphones, which require your phone to...
Do I need hearing aids?
I am not sure if I need hearing aids If you are reading this, the chances are that you have been struggling to hear, not always, but often, in...
The Phonak Infinio range of hearing aids
Exploring the new Phonak Infinio range of hearing aids Phonak recently launched its new hearing aid range from the Sphere in Las Vegas. This hugely...
Widex smartRIC hearing aids
The new Widex smartRIC hearing device Continuing the legacy of the Widex Moment platform, the new Widex SmartRIC, a groundbreaking hearing aid...
What is the cost of ear wax removal?
Expertise, training and cost of earwax removal services? The cost of earwax removal typically depends on the individual providing the service and...
What are Real Ear Measures?
Real Ear Measurements (REMs) For most people, investing in hearing aids can be a significant decision. Firstly, there is the acceptance that hearing...
Auditory Verbal Therapy
Auditory Verbal Therapy UK (AVUK) Deaf Awareness Week 2024: challenging perceptions of what deaf children can achieve New research released by...
How Do I Unblock My Ears at Home?
Introduction Having blocked ears can be an uncomfortable and sometimes painful experience. It can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus, earache, and even...
Oticon Intent Hearing Device
The New Oticon Intent Hearing Device I have a long history with Oticon hearing devices, having first used them over 20 years ago when I was working...
Ear defenders for children
What you need to know about hearing protection for children What are ear defenders? Ear defenders are a form of hearing protection. Typically, they...
The journey to better hearing
Why choose The Hearing Space? The process of fitting hearing aids is quite complex. If done well, the hearing aid user will get lots of benefits...
The benefits of investing in hearing care
The Hearing Space in Leeds is an independent audiology clinic that provides hearing healthcare to the population of Leeds (Chapel Allerton,...
How to syringe ears
Can you syringe your own ears? Ear syringing was historically carried out by nurses and health professionals prior to the more recent advances in...
What are the different ways to remove earwax safely?
Methods of wax removal If your ears are blocked with earwax and you want safe, effective treatment, you must seek the advice of a trained health...
Who can remove earwax from a child’s ear and how?
Do children have problems with earwax? If you have read our other blogs, you will know that for most people, earwax is not a problem. However, for...
Are spiral removers such as Q-grips safe to use at home to remove earwax?
DIY earwax removal Having blocked ears due to earwax can be a real pain and often, as human beings, we take matters into our own hands when it comes...
Can ear drops remove ear wax?
Best Ear Drops for Clearing Wax: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the...
Do ear candles remove wax?
No, is the simple answer. There has however been documented evidence of a person injuring themselves and requiring specialist removal of candle wax...
How to remove ear wax without syringing?
How to remove ear wax without syringing? If your ears are blocked with ear wax and you want safe, effective treatment, you must seek the advice of a...
Who carries out earwax removal and where is earwax removal done?
Who carries out earwax removal? The ‘who’ part of this question has been touched on in a previous blog “What is the cost of earwax removal’. To...
Does earwax cause dizziness and how long will dizziness last after wax removal?
Why do we get dizzy? There are many reasons why we sometimes feel off-balance or dizzy. Sometimes this can be related to our balance organ, part of...
Does the use of ear candles (for example, Hopi candles) remove earwax?
What is ear candling? You may have seen photos of someone lying on their side with a long, thin candle in their ear. What are these and what do they...
The Hearing Space – one year on!
The Hearing Space - one year on! After one year of opening, I was recently interviewed for a publication, and I wanted to share this on my blog page...