Perth Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic

Perth Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic Support & guidance for hearing loss treatment, hearing tests, tinnitus & hearing aids appointments.

20/02/2026

Your heart health and hearing health are more connected than you might think!

Good blood flow is essential for the tiny sensory cells in your inner ear to work properly. 🩸 When your heart and blood vessels aren’t pumping well, these cells can get damaged, leading to hearing loss. That’s why conditions like high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease can increase your risk of hearing problems. Taking care of your heart means taking care of your ears too! 👂

If you’ve noticed any changes in your hearing or want to make sure your ears are in tip-top shape, send us a message or call to schedule a hearing exam.

Showing a little local love… ☕️Perth guessing game: where is this? (We blurred it on purpose 👀)While you’re guessing, we...
18/02/2026

Showing a little local love… ☕️

Perth guessing game: where is this? (We blurred it on purpose 👀)

While you’re guessing, we have a little February reminder: background noise + distance can make speech feel fuzzy too… just like this photo!
If you’ve been saying, “I can hear people… I just can’t understand them,” you’re not alone.

Okay, now guess the spot and tell us your favorite local ☕️ spot.

We recently saw a large European study, the Gutenberg Health Study, that has been exploring the link between hearing los...
16/02/2026

We recently saw a large European study, the Gutenberg Health Study, that has been exploring the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular health.
It caught our attention because, as audiologists, we see firsthand how hearing changes can reflect broader health shifts.

Here’s the short version: the study found that people with hearing loss often had more cardiovascular risk factors, but when researchers accounted for age and other variables, most of those links faded.

Except one.
Hearing loss still showed a significant connection with diabetes, even after full adjustment. To us, that’s an important clue.

Sometimes, hearing changes show up as one of the early signs that something in the vascular or metabolic system needs a second look. Especially if you’re managing (or at risk for) diabetes.

If it’s been a while since you’ve had your hearing checked or your diabetes care plan updated, consider this your gentle reminder.

Not because anything is “wrong,” but because paying attention early can help us stay connected to the world, and to ourselves.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-27832-x #:~:text=Taken%20together%2C%20evidence%20from%20large,research%20and%20public%20health%20strategies.

Hearing aid issues often feel urgent — and we get it. When something stops working, you want it fixed now. 🕑We sometimes...
14/02/2026

Hearing aid issues often feel urgent — and we get it. When something stops working, you want it fixed now. 🕑

We sometimes hear, “It’ll only take a second, can you fix this straight away?”
While some issues are quick, many repairs take more time — and some devices may need to be sent back to the manufacturer for specialist repair.

Our first step is always to try and fix things in-house using the resources we have, including our Redux machine, which safely removes moisture (a very common cause of hearing aid problems). Sometimes that’s all it takes and you’re back on track the same day. 🙌

If a repair can’t be completed in-clinic, we’ll talk you through sending your hearing aids away and the expected turnaround time.

To make sure we can help you properly — without impacting other booked patients — we ask that repairs are scheduled, called through ahead of time, or dropped off at the front desk, rather than walked in.

That way, we can assess your device properly and get you the fastest, least frustrating solution.

Need a repair? Give us a call and we’ll guide you to the quickest option today. 👂✨

Many people describe tinnitus as a high-pitched ringing, but it can also sound like buzzing, humming, rushing, or even t...
12/02/2026

Many people describe tinnitus as a high-pitched ringing, but it can also sound like buzzing, humming, rushing, or even thumping. 🔔

Some people experience pulsatile tinnitus, where the sound matches their heartbeat. ❤️‍🔥 While this can happen occasionally, persistent pulsatile tinnitus may signal an underlying health concern and shouldn’t be ignored.

A hearing test is often the first step in finding answers. If you’ve noticed rhythmic sounds in your ears, send us a message or call to schedule a hearing exam.

💊 Did you know that over 200 medications list hearing loss or tinnitus as a possible side effect? This includes some pre...
10/02/2026

💊 Did you know that over 200 medications list hearing loss or tinnitus as a possible side effect?

This includes some prescriptions and even common over-the-counter meds like aspirin or acetaminophen.

But don’t panic, taking them doesn’t mean you will develop hearing issues.
If you do notice ringing or changes in hearing after starting a new medication, don’t stop taking it; talk to your prescribing doctor first. 👂🩺

We’re here to help you monitor your hearing health and work with your care team if anything changes.

Hearing ringing, buzzing, humming, or rushing sounds in your ears? 👂 You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not ...
06/02/2026

Hearing ringing, buzzing, humming, or rushing sounds in your ears? 👂
You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. About 10% of U.S. adults (over 25 million people) experience tinnitus, and millions find it disruptive to daily life.

Tinnitus is commonly linked to hearing loss, but stress, anxiety, noise exposure, and head injuries can also play a role.

If the sounds in your ears are bothering you, we’re here to help you understand what’s going on. 💙

Anyone else remember falling asleep to the hum of one of these fans?Turns out, that soothing sound may have been doing m...
04/02/2026

Anyone else remember falling asleep to the hum of one of these fans?

Turns out, that soothing sound may have been doing more than keeping you cool. It can also be a helpful tool for managing tinnitus!

Sound masking uses background noise, such as a fan, sound machine, or app, to give the brain something else to focus on besides the ringing or buzzing.

It’s especially helpful at bedtime or in quiet environments if you have trouble falling asleep.

Which one are you? Old-school or high-tech?

Have you used sound masking? Tell us what’s worked for you in the comments!

“I can hear people… I just can’t understand them.”Usually, it’s worst in restaurants, and it’s exhausting, because you’r...
02/02/2026

“I can hear people… I just can’t understand them.”

Usually, it’s worst in restaurants, and it’s exhausting, because you’re missing words, not volume. I get it. That kind of listening requires a lot of effort.

So we slow it down, talk through your toughest situations, and do a comprehensive hearing evaluation. Then we explain the results, because for many people, the issue is speech clarity in noise, not just “turn it up.”

The wins are often small but powerful:
✅ less guessing
✅ less repeating
✅ less listening fatigue
✅ more confidence

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. When you’re ready, we’re here to help!

We get this question a lot: “Do hearing aids actually help prevent cognitive decline?” The answer, more and more, is yes...
30/01/2026

We get this question a lot: “Do hearing aids actually help prevent cognitive decline?”

The answer, more and more, is yes, especially if they’re used early.

In fact, a major 2023 study found that using hearing aids was linked to a 48% lower risk of developing dementia in adults with hearing loss. (Source: Lin et al., Lancet Commission, 2023)

That’s a powerful reason to start thinking about hearing health! Can you think of anyone that has been putting off their hearing test?

During the warmer months, I often notice a different pattern of ear issues walking through the clinic — less coughs and ...
28/01/2026

During the warmer months, I often notice a different pattern of ear issues walking through the clinic — less coughs and colds, but more water-related ear problems 🌊☀️

With summer comes swimming, splash pads, beach days and long hours in the pool… and with all that fun can come ear discomfort, blocked ears, and changes in hearing 👂💦

At Perth Hearing & Tinnitus Clinic, we regularly see an increase in middle ear concerns over summer, particularly here in Perth. Water exposure, pressure changes and even mild inflammation can all affect how the middle ear is working — and sometimes these changes aren’t obvious just by looking in the ear.

That’s why one of the most important (and quickest!) tests we perform is tympanometry.

👂 Tympanometry is a fast, painless test that measures how well the eardrum and middle ear system are functioning.

Why does this matter? Because fluid or pressure changes in the middle ear — even without infection — can linger for weeks and may impact hearing, comfort, balance, or speech development if left unchecked.

If you or a loved one have been enjoying the pool a lot this summer and have noticed blocked ears, discomfort or changes in hearing, its worth getting checked.

If you’ve been meaning to schedule a hearing appointment but keep missing us (or forgetting to call 🙃), this is your sig...
26/01/2026

If you’ve been meaning to schedule a hearing appointment but keep missing us (or forgetting to call 🙃), this is your sign to reach out.

Give us a call at 08 9242 2208, and if we’re helping other patients, leave a quick voicemail. We’ll call you back with a few time options so you can pick the one that works best for your schedule!

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3/158 Main Street, Osborne Park
Perth, WA
6017

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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