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 […]
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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
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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
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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
What is Tinnitus Tinnitus can be defined as- “ringing or buzzing in the ears”. It can also be described as a hissing, clicking or roaring sound. Some have even reported it sounded like music being played in the distance. It happens when we hear a sound that does not come from any source outside the
Why is there wax in my ears? Ear wax forms naturally via secretions from glands near the entrance of the ear canal. Ear wax when produced is drawn outwards like a very slow conveyor belt via the skins natural migration process (epithelial migration). Typically it dries as it reaches the entrance of the ear canal
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Microsuction and Ear Irrigation by HAB Hearing At Wigan Hearing, one of the methods of ear wax removal we use is microsuction. In fact, microsuction is our first and preferred choice, if you like the ‘gold standard’. We offer other methods as well where necessary. We also offer ear irrigation and dry removal. Ear irrigation
Ear Wax Removal At Wigan Hearing we offer an ear wax removal service (amongst a multitude of other hearing loss related services) to compliment what is available locally via NHS provision. Blocked ear canals is an issue that does not affect everybody. Some find it never happens or is an occasional issue. For some it
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