Auditory Deprivation and How It Can Affect You

What Is Auditory Deprivation? Auditory deprivation occurs when your brain no longer receives or interprets sound due to hearing loss. This leads to brain atrophy and potential issues with processing…

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Ototoxic Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know

What Is Ototoxicity? Certain medicines damage the ear and may cause hearing loss or balance issues. These ototoxic drugs, also known as ototoxins, include treatments for cancer, heart disease, infections…

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What Is a ‘Conch Removal’, and Can It Lead to Hearing Impairment?

Warning: Graphic imagery ahead. Striking ear modification trends that go way beyond a simple piercing have been around for years. Ear stretching, for example, involves gradually expanding an earlobe piercing-a…

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Bone Conduction vs. Air Conduction: Which Is Right for You?

So, you have made the important decision of addressing your hearing loss. You are ready to seek medical help, and find the right treatment to improve your quality of life.…

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Phonak Hearing Aids: Time for an Upgrade?

You might have heard that hearing aids usually have a lifespan of anywhere between 5 and 7 years. Since these guidelines are not exactly specific, it might be hard to…

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Why Do I Have an Earache?

Earache is a common issue that affects adults and children alike and can occur in one or both ears. The pain may be constant or intermittent, and it can be…

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Audiology as a Career Path: What Are the Steps?

We would like to introduce you to the newest addition to Hear4U: Poppy Knott! She is only sixteen years old and has already embarked on an exciting career path. Poppy…

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Protecting Your Ears in Summer

Summer is a season filled with outdoor activities, swimming, and sun-soaked adventures. While it’s a time for fun and relaxation, it’s also important to be mindful of your ear health:…

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How Much Does Earwax Removal Cost?

Why Earwax Removal is No Longer Offered by the NHS Yes, you may have heard correctly—earwax removal is no longer covered by the NHS. GP surgeries no longer provide the…

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Sonna Rele – Living with SSCD

What Is SSCD (Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence)? Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscene, commonly referred to as SSCD, is a rare condition that affects the inner ear. For singer Sonna Rele, it…

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