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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.
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: A Guide Maintaining healthy ears is essential for clear hearing and overall well-being. The ear canal, which connects...
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 excess earwax can be a real pain and often, as human beings, we take matters into our own hands when...
Can ear drops remove ear wax?
Can I use ear drops to remove ear wax? Earwax affects many people, young and old alike! Genetics, envrionment, whether you put things in your ears -...
Do ear candles remove wax?
Do ear candles work? Can they really remove wax? No, is the simple answer. There has however been documented evidence of a person injuring...
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...
Can Ear Wax Cause Dizziness? Uncover the Surprising Truth!
Ever wondered if earwax could be the culprit behind your dizziness? Discover the surprising connections between earwax buildup and balance issues!...
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 Choosing private hearing aids can be a daunting task. At 'The Hearing Space' in Leeds, we aim to offer you honest...
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...
Are private hearing aids better than NHS?
Deciding between private hearing aids and NHS options? Discover which provides superior sound quality and best fits your hearing needs By Paul Shaw,...
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...
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...
Does Your Hearing Need a Spring Clean?
Earwax is essential for keeping our inner ear safe from bacteria and dirt. Old earwax will usually dislodge itself as the jaw moves. Nonetheless,...