Your hearing connects you to life's beautiful sounds, from loved ones' voices to nature's symphony, and we're here to help you protect and care for this precious sense throughout every stage of life. Ear Help is here to help.
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Pressure Sores and the Ears
Ears are often overlooked as a pressure sore risk, but they're extremely vulnerable and need proper attention to prevent serious damage.
Cholesteatoma
A cholesteatoma is a benign ear growth that can develop from trapped skin cells or ear infections, causing discharge and hearing loss.
I Feel Dizzy and My Ear Itches: What Does It Mean?
Dizziness and ear itching might signal otitis externa, a common outer ear infection often caused by water exposure or skin irritation.
Hearing Symptom Checker (Free Tool)
Describe your hearing symptoms and get guidance on possible causes and next steps.
Ear Injections for Meniere's Disease
How ear injections can help relieve the debilitating dizziness and vertigo caused by Meniere's disease.
Glomus Tumours: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Glomus tumours are slow-growing nerve growths in the head and neck that can cause hearing loss and dizziness if they affect the inner ear.
The Connection Between Hearing and Speech
Without hearing, children struggle to learn speech naturally and need intensive therapy to communicate effectively.
The Impact of Flight on the Ears
Flying causes ear pain because of pressure changes in the cabin that your Eustachian tube can't always equalise quickly.
How the Inner Ear Helps You Walk Straight
Your inner ear contains fluid-filled canals that tell your brain which way is up, helping you stay balanced as you walk.
Do Ear Trumpets Work?
Ear trumpets amplify sound mechanically by funneling vibrations into your ear, and they actually work better than you might think.
Psoriasis and the Ear
Psoriasis commonly affects the ears and skin throughout the body, causing raised pink plaques and flaky patches that result from faster cell division.
Who Was Miller Reese Hutchison?
Miller Reess Hutchison was an Alabama-born inventor who pioneered early hearing aid development and dreamed of working with Thomas Edison.
A Brief History of Hearing Aids
From ear trumpets made of seashells to today's digital devices, see how hearing aids evolved into one of medicine's great successes.
Common Vestibular Disorders
Inner ear balance disorders cause dizziness and vertigo, with BPPV being the most common type affecting older adults.