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Articles about hearing health, hearing tests, hearing aids and ear wax removal — practical, plain-language guides based on the questions we hear most often. Looking for a specific service instead? See Home Hearing Tests, Hearing Aids or Ear Wax Removal directly.
- Talking to a Parent About Hearing Tests
Raising hearing concerns with a parent can feel awkward. Here's a gentler way to bring it up, and how a home visit can make the whole thing easier.
- Home Hearing Test: What to Expect
What actually happens when an audiologist does a hearing test at home, from booking to results, and how to arrange one for yourself or a parent.
- Ear Wax Build-Up Explained
Ear wax is normal and usually harmless — but a build-up can cause muffled hearing. Here's why it happens and when it's worth having checked.
- Meniere's Disease Explained
Meniere's disease can cause vertigo, hearing loss and tinnitus in episodes. Here's what it involves, and when it's worth getting checked.
- Are Online Hearing Tests Accurate?
Online hearing checks can be a useful first step, but they're screening tools, not a diagnosis. Here's what they can and can't tell you.
- Hearing Loss and Dementia: What the Research Says
Hearing loss is linked to a higher risk of dementia, but the link isn't a diagnosis. Here's what the 2024 Lancet Commission actually found.
- Invisible Hearing Aids: Are They Right for You?
The smallest hearing aids sit almost out of sight in the ear canal. Here's who they suit, their trade-offs, and discreet alternatives.
- Can Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus?
If you have hearing loss as well as tinnitus, hearing aids may help. Here's what the HSE, NHS and Tinnitus UK say.
- Ear Wax Removal With a Medical Card
Can you get ear wax removed free with a medical card in Ireland? What your GP can do, why not every practice offers it, and your other options.
- Ear Wax Removal at Home: What's Safe
The HSE's advice on softening ear wax at home, what not to do (cotton buds, ear candles), and when it's time to have it removed professionally.
- How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Around five years is a common point to consider replacing a hearing aid. Here's what affects their lifespan, and the signs it may be time.