Hearing Loss Awareness

Why do your ears pop more in winter? We explain what's really happening in your Eustachian tube, what causes it, and when it's worth getting checked.

A home hearing test carried out by an HCPC-registered audiologist with calibrated equipment is clinically reliable for the vast majority of people, and many find the familiar environment makes the whole process easier. Here is what the genuine differences are, and when a clinic might be the better option.

Hearing an echo of your own voice or breathing? We explain what can cause it, from earwax to Eustachian tube issues, and when it's worth getting checked.

Most of us have had an ear infection at some point. But what happens when the pain clears and your hearing doesn't quite come back? We look at the four main types of ear infection, what symptoms to watch for, and when it's worth getting your hearing properly checked out.

Blocked ears are surprisingly common and surprisingly easy to misread. This article covers the most common causes, the symptoms to watch for, and when a free hearing test with a qualified audiologist is the sensible thing to do.

Hearing aids today are like advanced mini-computers made just for your ears. You don't need to be a tech expert to use them well, but knowing the basic parts of your device will help you keep it in good shape and figure out what's wrong when it breaks.