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Ear Cleaning

The Ins and Outs of Otoscopy

You might have heard of Otoscopy, but what exactly is it? Simply put, it's the study of the ear and its structures. It involves using an instrument called an otoscope to examine the ear canal and drum, allowing audiologists to diagnose and treat…

2 min read

Ear Care

Earcare for kids

At some point all parents start to think about earcare of their children. The problem of cleaning kids' ears is confusing as to how to do so…

3 min read

Hearing Loss

How can earplugs save you from hearing loss ?

Did you know that listening to loud music can permanently damage your hearing? It’s a fact that your hearing quality can be in danger when visiting…

3 min read

Ear Wax

The Dangers of Excessive Earwax

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is an oily substance produced naturally by the ear canal to protect the ear from any foreign particle,…

3 min read

Hearing Loss

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) is a kind of sudden deafness that is on the rise. In SSHL, hearing is almost reduced by 30 decibels (dB) or…

4 min read

Ear Wax

How to choose an ear wax removal clinic

Are you someone who is trying to get rid of ear wax? Do you often suffer from a blocked ear? Have you tried multiple things but, nothing seems to…

3 min read

Hearing Loss

Tinnitus: Causes, Research and Treatments

While many people may not be aware of what Tinnitus actually is, it is a condition that a lot of people suffer from on a daily basis and have learnt…

3 min read

Ear Care

How To Cope With Blocked Ears During Lockdown

It can be quite frustrating when one is experiencing blockage in their ears. Majority of the time, this is due to accumulated earwax that gets built…

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