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A persistent and ongoing itching inside your ears can be distracting and even embarrassing when you are constantly compelled to itch – and this could be down to all sorts of issues, from earwax build-ups to allergies, infections, and blockages. Getting your ears checked is worthwhile whenever you experience ongoing itching, not only to gain relief from an irritating sensation but also because there is often an easily identifiable cause we can rectify quickly. Our first advi

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.

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.

Are you constantly finding that your ear feels blocked? Feeling like your ears are blocked from time to time is perfectly normal. For example, you might have a sensation of full ears after swimming, flying, waking in the morning, or taking a shower or bath—a natural response to water in the ears or changes in pressure. However, ongoing sensations of blocked ears can make it hard to hear properly, disrupt your ability to chat or watch TV, and cause a real problem where sounds

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

In this post, we explain how microsuction ear wax removal works and why it is widely considered superior to syringing and is the most popular ear wax removal procedure.

Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal, playing a vital role in shielding delicate skin and maintaining a healthy ear environment. However, excessive earwax accumulation can lead to various issues, necessitating safe and effective ear wax removal methods.

At Regain Hearing, our audiologists know only too well how uncomfortable ear wax buildup can be and that it can also impact how well you hear. If you are considering syringing your ears at home, please read this information beforehand.

Ear syringing is normally the first method used to remove ear wax blockages when you are treated by an NHS audiology service. This may be followed by microsuction ear wax removal if you are still experiencing problems after a couple of weeks.

Do you ever feel like your ear is clogged or muffled? Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the ear canal to protect the ear from dust, dirt, and other foreign particles that can damage the ear.

Most people at some point have felt as if they have excess ear wax and you are not alone if you use earbuds to clean inside your ears. At Regain Hearing, our audiologists are often asked what causes ear wax and why it builds up.

Most of us have heard that you shouldn’t use cotton buds to remove earwax, but let’s be honest. Most of us have used cotton buds to try to get wax out of our ear canal. It’s easy to understand why using a cotton bud might seem relatively simple and risk-free to remove excess wax inside the ear.

Earwax might seem a little gross, but it’s essential to your ear’s function. Earwax is a natural cleanser that picks up dead skin cells, dirt and hair — protecting the ear canal from harmful debris. Studies have shown that earwax possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties, all the more reason to leave it alone.

Although earwax might not look pretty, this oily substance is full of antibacterial and protective properties essential for keeping your inner ear healthy. Usually, the wax comes out of your ears by itself, helped along by the movement of your jaw, but sometimes it can build up and cause discomfort and hearing problems.

Earwax is vital for protecting your inner ear’s health, moisturising the ear canal’s delicate skin, trapping dust and debris, and creating a barrier against infections. However, a blockage or build-up of this wax can cause several uncomfortable symptoms, including sudden hearing loss, pressure in your ear

Earwax is a substance produced by the ear so it can protect and clean itself. Though it gets its name from its waxy texture, earwax is not a wax! Earwax is made up of sebum created by glands in the ear canal mixed with dust, dirt and skin cells.

A blockage in the ears caused by a build-up of earwax can impair your hearing and lead to problems like infections, earaches and tinnitus — a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears that doesn’t stop and can be infuriating.

If you've been finding it increasingly hard to make out what people are saying, listen to what's on the radio or TV and hear all kinds of other sounds, you might have a build-up of wax in your ear, and you may have to get it removed.

Got an “ear-full” and are wondering if earwax removal hurts? Here’s what you need to know.