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Ear Wax Removal · · 5 min read
How Often Should Hearing Be Tested?
Just like eye tests or dental check-ups, hearing tests should be a regular part of your health routine, yet for many people, they're the appointment that keeps getting put off.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 7 min read
Why Is the Inside of Your Ear Itchy? Causes and Treatments
Table of Contents 1. What should I do? 2. Itching Inside Your Ears: Quick Facts 3. Common Causes of an Itch Inside Your Ear 4. Alternative Reasons Behind Itching Inside Your Ears 5. Finding the Causes and Treating the Underlying Reasons for Inner-Ear Itching 6. Treatment Options and Therapies to Relieve Itching Ears 7. Specialist Hearing Checks and Guidance to Resolve Itchy Ears 8. How can we help? A persistent and ongoing itching inside your ears can be distracting and even embarrassing when...
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Ear Wax Removal · · 5 min read
Ear Won't Pop, and You've Tried Everything? Here's What to Do
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.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 5 min read
Large Balls of Earwax Falling Out of Your Ear? Here's What It Could Be
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.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 7 min read
My Ears Feel Blocked: What To Do About Blocked Ears
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 are muffled, and...
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Ear Wax Removal · · 5 min read
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 from becoming dry,...
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Ear Wax Removal · · 9 min read
What Is Microsuction Ear Wax Removal? The Benefits, risks and side effects
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.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 4 min read
What are Cotton Buds Doing to Your Ears?
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.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 5 min read
Is Syringing Your Ears at Home Safe?
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.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 5 min read
Common side effects and problems after ear syringing
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.
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Ear Wax Removal · · 4 min read
How to Remove Stubborn Ear Wax Blockages at Home
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.
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What Causes Ear Wax Buildup and Blockage?
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.
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