How to syringe ears

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...

Can ear drops remove ear wax?

Can ear drops remove ear wax?

Current NHS guidelines state “If your ears are blocked with earwax, put 2 to 3 drops of medical grade olive or almond oil in your ear 3 to 4 times a...

Do ear candles remove wax?

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?

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...

What is the cost of wax removal?

What is the cost of wax removal?

What influences the cost? The cost of earwax removal typically depends on the individual providing the service and how quickly the service is...

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

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 – 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?

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

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...

How loud is too loud?

How loud is too loud?

What are the risks from excessive sound? The two main risks from exposure to high levels of sound are hearing loss and tinnitus (typically a ringing...

Describing hearing loss

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...

Introduction to how we hear

Introduction to how we hear

Sound If we think of air as an invisible 3- dimensional network of incredibly small particles, then whenever a vibration occurs, these particles...

Hearing loss and Dementia

Hearing loss and Dementia

Dementia and hearing loss What could hearing loss have to do with dementia? There has been growing evidence for the past decade or so, that the risk...

Talking to Children about Hearing loss

Talking to Children about Hearing loss

According to the RNID, nearly 70% of people 70 years or older have age-related hearing loss in the UK. If your parents are hard of hearing, they can...

4 Hearing Accessories for Children

4 Hearing Accessories for Children

Hearing aids improve the quality of life for children with hearing loss and the right accessories aren't just functional; they can actually help...