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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...
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?
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?
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...
Does earwax cause tinnitus and will earwax removal help?
What is tinnitus? A previous blog post (link) covered this topic, but broadly speaking, tinnitus refers to the ‘perception of sound in the head,...
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 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 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
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
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
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...
Be Open About Your Hearing Loss and Challenges
Hearing loss is frequently misdiagnosed, mistreated, and under-reported. There could be various reasons for this, including miscommunication,...
Can Hearing Loss Affect Child Development?
Yes, hearing loss can affect child development and children with hearing loss can have a hard time keeping up with other kids their age. We’ll...
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
Hearing aids improve the quality of life for children with hearing loss and the right accessories aren't just functional; they can actually help...