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How Much Does a Hearing Test Cost?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Sep 12, 2024


Why Do I Have So Much Ear Wax All of a Sudden?
Do you have ear wax build up all of a sudden? If you’ve noticed you have more ear wax than usual, it could be down to a number of reasons, and in most cases, it is linked to something simple such as an ear infection, a lack of regular cleaning, your age or the amount of hair that grows within your ears. Ear wax is a normal, harmless substance that our bodies produce to protect against germs and bacteria. It's water-repellent and prevents the delicate inner part of our ears f
Sep 11, 2024


Can Earwax cause tinnitus?
Earwax is a natural secretion found in the ear with an important function. Earwax, also known as cerumen, keeps the ear canal lubricated — protecting the inner ear from dirt and bacteria. In turn, this helps prevent ear infections.
Sep 9, 2024


Can ears heal after loud noises? Healing ear damage from loud noises
Are you experiencing ear pain from loud noise? Generally, after exposure to moderately loud noises, any induced hearing loss or discomfort, such as a temporary threshold shift (TTS), might recover within a few minutes to a few hours. However, if the exposure is longer or the noise louder, you may be suffering from ‘acoustic shock’ or ‘acoustic trauma,’ which can be immediate or delayed after exposure to loud noise. We’re often asked by patients - can ears heal after loud noi
Sep 2, 2024


Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and High Blood Pressure?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Aug 15, 2024


What Causes Tinnitus to Come and Go?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Aug 15, 2024


Why is my tinnitus getting louder?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Aug 15, 2024


How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost in the UK? A Look at Pricing
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Aug 14, 2024


Partially Deaf in one ear? 8 Causes of hearing loss in one ear
As we get older, hearing loss becomes an increasing problem. It occurs gradually as you age and is known as presbycusis. Over 11 million people are affected by hearing loss in the UK, making it a common issue, especially amongst the older population.
Aug 8, 2024


Clicking and Cracking Sounds in Ear – Is It Serious?
Clicking and cracking noises in one or both ears may not be an immediate cause for alarm. For many people, these unexpected sounds will go away by themselves and are not an indication of a serious medical condition or a sign that you should expect to experience hearing loss. However, understanding why you are hearing persistent unusual and unwanted cracking noises in your ear is essential. Factors such as impacted earwax or deviations in the pressure within your ears can pot
Jul 24, 2024


Fluttering Sounds in Ear – What Does This Mean?
Fluttering noises in your ear can be distracting. They might be attributed to several possible causes, ranging from high blood pressure to inner ear problems, infections, or long-term conditions such as tinnitus. Noises vary considerably between individuals and might come and go sporadically, change in intensity and duration, or seem louder at certain times of the day. You might also find that fluttering sounds occur in one ear or both. In most cases, fluttering sounds in t
Jul 24, 2024


How to Get Rid of Tinnitus Fast
We appreciate that, even though tinnitus is surprisingly common, that doesn't make any difference to the sometimes debilitating effects it can have on your life. Many of our clients ask 'how can I get rid of Tinnitus quickly?' so that they can reclaim their lives.
Jul 24, 2024


How to Protect Your Ears When Flying: Preventing Airplane Ear
From roaring engines to popping ears and the continual din of air rushing past metal as you rocket through the sky, aeroplanes can really take a toll on our ears. There’s even a condition known as airplane ear that can lead to severe pain, bleeding, and hearing loss if it continues and you don’t seek medical attention.
Jul 23, 2024


How Often Should I Have My Hearing Tested?
We don’t often think of our ears and hearing when we’re looking after our health and getting check-ups. Every six months or so, you might get your teeth cleaned and examined for any cavities and anything else potentially problematic.
Jul 23, 2024


Do you need hearing aids for mild hearing loss?
You may be asking yourself, “Do I need a hearing aid for mild hearing loss?” The answer is yes! Those experiencing mild hearing loss will greatly benefit from hearing aids – even when the hearing loss is minimal. Hearing loss can affect more than just your hearing so the benefits extend beyond just hearing. While some might believe that hearing aids are only necessary for severe hearing loss, even those with mild hearing loss can experience notable benefits from using these
Jul 23, 2024


What Happens at a Hearing Test?
Hearing tests are routinely carried out on people of all ages to find out what their level of hearing is and to see if they have any difficulties with their hearing that might require treatment, or assistance, in the form of hearing aids.
Jul 19, 2024


Why Is My Tinnitus Worse When I Lay Down?
Many people find that tinnitus appears louder or more noticeable when lying down, making it incredibly difficult to sleep. While there are several possible causes, the primary reason is often linked to your perceptions of tinnitus and your sleeping position, with multiple options to try and gain relief. In most cases, we lie down to take a nap or when settling down for the evening, without the everyday noise and distractions that help to lessen the focus on tinnitus during t
Jul 9, 2024


Is there a Link between Tinnitus Sound and Depression?
The question regarding the severity of tinnitus sound and depression has been extensively researched. In our experience at Regain Hearing, when treating tinnitus, many of our patients tell us they also struggle with stress, anxiety, and depression due to their tinnitus symptoms. But we wanted to look into this further. In this post, we look at several studies performed to investigate if there is a link between tinnitus, depression and anxiety symptoms. The link between anxi
Jul 6, 2024


Can Hearing Aids Cut Cognitive Decline?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Jun 28, 2024


Why Is My Tinnitus Worse When I Wake Up? Tinnitus in the Morning
Tinnitus is an often misunderstood hearing condition. It is common to wake up to the sounds of tinnitus, which might sound louder, more intense, or more noticeable first thing in the morning. There are lots of reasons for this, which we'll discuss. Still, our advice is never to suffer in silence or resign yourself to disruptive, unsettled morning routines where it is difficult to focus on conversations or enjoy your favourite breakfast TV or radio show due to tinnitus. Inno
Jun 26, 2024
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