Hearing and Audiology News
Where to buy hearing aids in Leicester
It’s possible to buy hearing aids from lots of places in Leicester. However, the best way to ensure that you are getting the right hearing aid for you, specific to your hearing needs, is to visit an audiologist. The Hearing Centre has been helping people with hearing...
Can hearing aids provide hearing protection?
Many people use earplugs and earmolds to protect their hearing against loud noises. The question here is, will hearing aids or the earmolds affixed to hearing aids afford the same type of protection as traditional earmolds and earplugs? Hearing aids – when to turn...
8 causes of sudden hearing loss
What is classified as sudden hearing loss? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) or sudden deafness is when you lose your hearing very quickly, either immediately following an action or event, or over a period of between 1-3 days within which your hearing will...
How to tell if you have an outer ear infection
Outer ear infections differ from inner ear infections. Helpfully, you are usually able to see their symptoms, as well as experiencing non-visible warning signs in the form of pain or inflammation. These types of ear infections can affect both ears and become a...
Changes that will immediately improve your hearing health
There are more than 11 million people in the UK with hearing loss and Action on Hearing Loss estimate that the number will rise to 15.6 million by 2035. Anyone suffering from hearing loss is in good company, but if something can be done about it, most will choose to...
Common Causes of Tinnitus in Leicester
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus usually occurs when exposure to loud noises cause damage to the nerve cells in your ear, which send sound signals to your brain. When these cells are damaged, it can cause you to hear sounds (usually ringing, clicking or buzzing) when there...
Olive oil, the home remedy for blocked ears
Earwax is a yellowish substance created in the ear canal – its purpose is to protect the skin, assist in cleaning and protect from bacteria, fungi and liquids entering. It is usually harmless and has many benefits that make it important to our health. However,...