The Hearing Space blog

Introduction Having blocked ears can be an uncomfortable and sometimes painful experience. It can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus, earache, and even...

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...

What you need to know about hearing protection for children What are ear defenders? Ear defenders are a form of hearing protection. Typically, they...

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 Hearing Space in Leeds is an independent audiology clinic that provides hearing healthcare to the population of Leeds (Chapel Allerton,...

Can you syringe your own ears? Ear syringing was historically carried out by nurses and health professionals prior to the more recent advances in...

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...

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...

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...

Best Ear Drops for Clearing Wax: A Comprehensive Guide   Introduction Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the...

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? 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? The ‘who’ part of this question has been touched on in a previous blog “What is the cost of earwax removal’. To...

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...

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...

Why does the cost vary fro earwax removal? The cost of earwax removal typically depends on the individual providing the service and how quickly it...

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 is common and it may resolve by itself. Although commonly associated with hearing loss, it is not commonly associated with any underlying...

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...

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...

What is earwax? Earwax, sometimes called cerumen, is completely natural and healthy occurring substance that is composed of oils secreted from skin...

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...

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...

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

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...

Hearing loss is frequently misdiagnosed, mistreated, and under-reported. There could be various reasons for this, including miscommunication,...

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...

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...

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