Simple 30 second online test could help determine early signs of hearing loss

Simple 30 second online test could help determine early signs of hearing loss

The test, created by hearing health platform eargym, is based on an academic study and measures how well users’ ears pick up high-pitched sounds. As we get older, we increasingly struggle to hear higher frequencies. To complete the check, users press play on the video below and press pause when they can no longer hear … Read more

Ear Wax: Experts warn against removing ear wax, says could lead to hearing loss

Ear Wax: Experts warn against removing ear wax, says could lead to hearing loss

Medical experts have warned against using cotton swabs, ear picks, pens, or fingers to remove ear wax since this could lead to hearing loss.During the fourth Voice-Con and Airway Conference, organised by the Association of Otolaryngologists (AOIENT surgeons), experts said that hundreds of such cases are reported every month in the city, where individuals unintentionally … Read more