Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is a condition that affects the middle ear, where a benign growth of skin cells develops and expands within the ear. This growth can…
Sensorineural and Conductive hearing loss
There are several types of hearing loss that people who are deaf and hard of hearing contend with – and many people are unaware of…
Guide to Tinnitus
Tinnitus is not a widely understood or discussed medical condition. However, according to the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE), it affects 7.1…
A Guide to Ear Infections in Adults
We all know that ear infections are fairly common in toddlers and children, but did you know that adults can be prone to them as…
Swimmer’s Ear
An infection of the outer ear canal, swimmer’s ear, affects the ear from your eardrum all along the canal that runs to the outside of…
What is Tinnitus?
Traditionally, people described tinnitus as a persistent ringing in the ears. However, patients can experience a range of sounds, including whirring, whooshing, buzzing, clunking and…
A Simple Guide to Earaches
Have you been suffering from pain in your ears? You probably have an earache. Common in children, earaches can still happen into adulthood. But what…
Understanding Conductive Hearing Loss
There is no doubt that the ears are a sensitive yet highly functional part of our bodies. Being able to hear properly enables us to…