Ear me out

14/02/2026

Two pics if my ears. The first is my right ear. I have tried to take a photo of the wax at the entrance of my canal. This is normal and is working its way out of my ear. The second picture is my left ear drum, with a few flecks of dry wax on the ear drum. Both are normal and healthy. 👂😁

13/02/2026

‎𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?
‎Constant use of AirPods and earphones at high volumes can cause Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and this type of hearing loss is permanent and irreversible.
‎When you are exposed to loud sounds for long periods, the tiny hair cells in your inner ear become damaged. Once these cells are destroyed, they do not grow back. This means the hearing loss cannot be reversed.
‎In addition, wearing AirPods or earphones for extended periods can trap moisture, sweat, and bacteria inside the ear canal and prevent the ear’s natural self-cleaning process. This increases the risk of:
‎✔️ Ear infections
‎✔️ Irritation and inflammation
‎✔️ Wax buildup and blockage
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‎ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐖𝐇𝐎):
‎• Over 𝟏 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 young people (aged 12–35 years) are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices.
‎• 𝐁𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟎, 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟐.𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 people worldwide are projected to have some degree of hearing loss.
‎• 𝐀𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 people may require hearing rehabilitation services.
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‎Protect your hearing today:
‎1. Lower the volume
‎2. Limit listening time
‎3. Clean your earphones regularly
‎ 4. Give your ears time to breathe
‎Your hearing is precious. Protect it today for a healthier tomorrow.
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11/02/2026

Our ears clean themselves naturally. Different conditions can cause the ear to over produce wax. Narrow, collapsed or hairy ears, dry skin in the canals, dusty working environments and even allergies are just a few reasons why we over produce ear wax. 👂

09/02/2026

Litter picking dates for Walkden. 😁

06/02/2026

Earwax can contain valuable indicators to a person's health. Now scientists are analysing its chemistry in the hope of finding new ways of diagnosing diseases.

03/02/2026

As it is tinnitus week.

A tinnitus spike is not always an increase in volume. It can involve changes in pitch, tone, or sound quality, or a period when tinnitus feels more intrusive or distressing, even if the sound itself has not changed.

Spikes can last minutes, hours, or longer, and while they’re tough, they don’t mean you’ve lost progress. They’re a normal part of habituation.

Learn more about why tinnitus spikes occur and how understanding them can support long-term coping.

👉 https://ow.ly/GWVn50Y53TY

03/02/2026

You need your ears for so many things. It's always best to take care of them.👂👂😊

31/01/2026

It's been another waxy week, with some huge pieces of ear wax being removed!! 👂😱

24/01/2026

Eustachian tube disfunction, which is very common and can cause of number of problems. One of them is not letting fluid drain from the middle ear. I see a lot of people who come to me for a de-wax and don't have any wax, but have this problem. It is always best to speak to a doctor or a pharmacist for advice. 👂

Not every hearing issue starts in the cochlea. Sometimes, it starts with a tiny tube that couldn’t do its job. Most people don’t even know it exists. Yet when it fails, hearing and comfort collapse. The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose. Its job? 🔹 Equalize air p...

23/01/2026

Did you know thyroid health can affect your hearing? 👂

People with an underactive thyroid, especially those with Hashimoto’s disease, are more likely to experience hearing loss and tinnitus.

Studies suggest that properly managing thyroid disease may help improve hearing for some people. At the same time, certain medications used to treat thyroid conditions can cause hearing problems.

Talk to your doctor about any concerns you might have, especially before adjusting your dose or making any other medication changes.

https://ow.ly/5pwl50Y1uJ7

19/01/2026

Did you know some autoimmune diseases can affect your hearing?

Certain conditions are linked to hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). In addition, some medications used to treat autoimmune diseases may be ototoxic, meaning they can potentially damage hearing.

That’s why experts recommend regular hearing screenings for people living with autoimmune conditions. Monitoring your hearing can help catch changes early and support your long-term health. https://ow.ly/ISAz50XXscm

15/01/2026