Introduced recently, Livio AI hearing aids are already changing how people think of and use hearing aids. Why? Because Livio AI is the first multi-purpose hearing device that not only sounds better than other hearing aids out there, it also let you track your brain and body health, stream music, phone calls and more from […]
How do you say, “It’s also an ear-worn language translator”? Read More »
Tympanometry is a diagnostic test we use to evaluate the function of the middle ear. During the test, a small probe is gently placed into the ear canal. The probe changes the air pressure inside the ear canal and emits tones to measure the movement of the eardrum in response to the pressure changes. The
What is tympanometry, and why do we do it? Read More »
There are several methods for ear wax removal, ranging from simple at-home techniques to procedures performed by healthcare professionals. Here are some common methods: Ear Irrigation: This involves flushing the ear canal with water using a syringe or a special irrigation device. It’s often done by a healthcare professional. Ear Drops: Over-the-counter ear drops can
What are the different types of ear wax removal Read More »
How Hopi Ear Candles work and safety measures. Do they really work? The short answer is a big NO. However the ear candles have been used in alternative medicine for decades, and their popularity persists despite of the very obvious dangers involved in setting fire to an object so close to your head and hair,
Hopi Ear Candles, what are they and do they work? Read More »
What is ear wax? Wax is an important and is a natural secretion found in the outer ear. It keeps the ear canal lubricated and also protects the ear canal against dust, dirt and bacteria, which helps to prevent infection. Wax, or cerumen as it is also known, is composed of epithelium (skin cells), dust
What Is Ear Wax And How Can I manage It? Read More »
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo. BPPV stands for: Benign as although it can be quite disabling, it is not due to serious disease Paroxysmal because it occurs in short bursts of up to one minute Positional as it is provoked specifically by movement to or from
Tympanometry is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the middle ear. During the test, a small probe is placed into the ear canal. The probe changes the air pressure inside the ear canal and emits tones to measure the movement of the eardrum in response to the pressure changes. The primary purpose
What is tympanometry and why do we do it Read More »
The first electronic hearing aids were in use in 1902, but it took another 50 years for the hearing aid technology to fit completely into a device that could be worn on the ears. In the 1980’s it saw the introduction of digital signal sound processing to an analogue amplifier, and the
NHS Vs Private Hearing Aids Read More »
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source. People with tinnitus may hear various types of sounds, such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking, in one or both ears. The sound can be intermittent or continuous, and it can range from a mild annoyance to
Wigan Hearing was established in 2018 by the founder Darren Glancey, he has worked in audiology for may years including working for the leading manufacturers. Wigan Hearing is a local, family run audiology practice where all the family get involved! The family consists of Darren, Michelle (the real boss!) and the kids Ethan, Erin and
