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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
Clicking and Cracking Sounds in Ear – Is It Serious?
Table of Contents 1. Potential Reasons for Clicking or Cracking Noises in the Ear 2. How an Audiologist Diagnoses the Cause of Cracking Noises in the Ear 3. When to Book a Hearing Test and Ear Health Check-up to Diagnose Cracking Sounds in the Ear 4. How We can Help 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...
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
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 the ear aren’t...
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Hearing Loss · · 6 min read
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 devices. ...
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
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 the day. A quiet...
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
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. Innovative tinnitus...
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
What Can Cause a Swishing Sound in Ear?
The Regain Hearing network of audiology clinics is a leading provider of medical services specializing in a wide range of audiological services, such as hearing tests, tinnitus treatment, earwax removal, and hearing aid fitting and adjustment. We are committed to empowering our patients with high-quality hearing health and improved quality of life; we help you rediscover the beauty of sound.
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
How to Get Rid of Tinnitus With Tinnitus Sound Therapy
Tinnitus sound therapy is an innovative, personalised and effective way to manage the often debilitating symptoms of tinnitus. Rather than masking the noises generated within your ears or trying to distract you, sound therapy filters out the noise, using dynamic treatments that alter how your brain perceives the sounds.
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Hearing Loss · · 10 min read
Can Headphones Cause Hearing Loss? Can hearing loss be reversed?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently shared some alarming news. It is thought that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of potentially life-altering hearing loss due to loud noise exposure. Wearing headphones can cause hearing loss, but it's not the headphones themselves that are the problem. It's the volume of the audio that the user is listening to that can lead to hearing damage. WHO defines this noise-induced hearing loss as being caused by either: * Sustained exposure to...
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Hearing Loss · · 6 min read
Expert Guide: How to Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is exceptionally common. Around 5% of the world’s total population has severe and disabling hearing loss. In the UK alone, 12 million people suffer from hearing loss, which is roughly one in six.
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Daily Life?
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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Hearing Loss · · 6 min read
6 Early Signs of Hearing Loss In Adults to Be Aware Of
Our health becomes a little more complicated as we get older. Changes are gradual, like differences in physical appearance down to eyesight and hearing loss. These changes rarely happen overnight, and the beginnings of an age-related hearing problem can be subtle.
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Hearing Loss · · 5 min read
Tinnitus and Dizziness: Is There a Link?
Tinnitus and dizziness are both relatively common symptoms, although having one doesn't necessarily mean you will develop the other. You could experience tinnitus and vertigo separately or because of different underlying factors. However, because both conditions are symptoms of possible ear health problems or dysfunction that impact hearing and balance, clients with concurrent dizziness and tinnitus may be able to achieve relief rapidly by using targeted therapy and treatment to restore...
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