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.
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?
Why does the cost vary for earwax removal? The cost of earwax removal typically depends on the individual providing the service and how quickly it...
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...
Choosing Private Hearing Aids
Choosing private hearing aids can be a daunting task. At 'The Hearing Space' in Leeds, we aim to offer you an exceptional service. Our practice is...
Tinnitus – what do we know?
Tinnitus is common and it may resolve by itself. Although commonly associated with hearing loss, it is not commonly associated with any underlying...
Private hearing aids or NHS?
Deciding to get help with your hearing is often a big step to take, typically following a number of years of 'not doing' anything about it. For...
Glue ear – what you need to know
What is glue ear? Glue ear is also known as otitis media with effusion (OME) which literally translates to 'inflammation in the middle ear with...
Everything you wanted to know about earwax
What is earwax? Earwax, sometimes called cerumen, is completely natural and healthy occurring substance that is composed of oils secreted from skin...
How loud is too loud?
What are the risks of excessive sound? The two main risks from exposure to high levels of sound are hearing loss and tinnitus (typically a ringing...
Describing hearing loss
What is normal hearing? As audiolgists, we often talk of normal hearing. What do we mean by this and is there even such a thing? As with most things...