Do I really need hearing aids? At 38 it was the last thing I thought I’d be shopping for, but making peace with having hearing loss is one of the best things I’ve ever done.
hearing loss
Can oxygen restore hearing?
Oxygen therapy may help to restore hearing after sudden deafness. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy seemed to show a benefit for those who experience sudden hearing loss.
Ear infections – otitis media
Otitis media is the main cause of hearing loss in Aboriginal children, but adults can get it too. The good news is that otitis media can be treated, and most importantly, can be prevented.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is ringing or other noise in the ear(s) or head. Find out about the causes and treatments for this common problem.
Audiograms
An audiogram is a graph showing the results of a patient's hearing screening. See how to read an audiogram.
Eardrum perforation
Eardrum perforation can be caused by infection, a blow to the ear, injury from an object inserted in the ear, or exposure to a sudden loud noise.
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa)
Swimmer's ear – an infection of the outer ear canal – occurs when the skin lining the ear canal is wet for long periods.
Menieres disease
Learn the four most common symptoms of Meniere’s disease, how it’s diagnosed and the lifestyle changes that can help improve your condition
Ear problems
Common ear problems include otitis media, glue ear, ear wax and swimmer's ear.
Ear anatomy
View this anatomical diagram of your ear to see how the inner ear, middle ear and external ear work together to allow you to hear.