Hearing loss
Hearing loss is usually permanent, but you can protect your hearing by avoiding loud noise. Know the symptoms, when to get tested and what you can do to help prevent hearing loss.
Read more
Deafness
Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.
Read more
Cochlear implant
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.
Read more
Sensory impairments
Sensory impairments can affect a person’s hearing or vision, as well as their sense of touch, taste or smell.
Read more
Ears
Ears play a crucial role in hearing and balance. Learn about the outer, middle, and inner ear, common ear problems, and when to seek medical help.
Read more
Objects in the ear
Children sometimes poke things into their ear. This can cause pain or swelling. Get advice here about what to do about objects in someone’s ear.
Read more
Surgery for cholesteatoma
A cholesteatoma is a sac of dead skin cells that forms in your middle ear, which can damage your ear and cause complications. Surgery is the only cure.
Read more
Hearing test
Hearing tests can detect and measure the severity of hearing loss. Find out who needs a hearing test, what types of hearing tests can be done and how to get a hearing test.
Read more
Hearing aids
A hearing aid is a small electronic device to help people hear better. Learn more about the different types of hearing aids and where and how to get hearing aids.
Read more
Stapedectomy
Otosclerosis can cause the stapes bone to lock in place, causing conductive hearing loss. A stapedectomy can improve your hearing without the need for a hearing aid.
Read more
