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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...
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...
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,...
Music and Early Hearing Development
Did you know music has a huge impact on early hearing development? When children listen to music, the sounds and rhythm stimulate their brains....
Is My Child Hearing Me?
As both a parent of two children and with many years of experience assessing young children’s hearing, I know how difficult it can be to know if...
How you can improve mental health through hearing
When a part of our body does not work in the way it is intended to, it can disrupt our lives. As an Audiologist or a client of ours, you will have...