Domestic violence victims with disabilities face increased risk due to hidden, evolving abuse tactics, especially Deaf women
Hearing Health
What it feels like… to be diagnosed with hearing loss in your 30s
Do I really need hearing aids? At 38 it was the last thing I thought I’d be shopping for, but making peace with having hearing loss is one of the best things I’ve ever done.
Can oxygen restore hearing?
Oxygen therapy may help to restore hearing after sudden deafness. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy seemed to show a benefit for those who experience sudden hearing loss.
Ear infections – otitis media
Otitis media is the main cause of hearing loss in Aboriginal children, but adults can get it too. The good news is that otitis media can be treated, and most importantly, can be prevented.
Ear problems: self-care
Common ear problems include otitis media and glue ear (which mostly affect children), ear wax build-up and swimmer's ear (otitis externa). Find out what products are available for ear problems.
How to remove earwax
Earwax protects the ear from dust, dirt, hair and skin irritation, and lowers the risk of infection. But sometimes this wax builds up in the ear and blocks the ear canal. Find out how to deal with earwax safely.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is ringing or other noise in the ear(s) or head. Find out about the causes and treatments for this common problem.
Audiograms
An audiogram is a graph showing the results of a patient's hearing screening. See how to read an audiogram.
Eardrum perforation
Eardrum perforation can be caused by infection, a blow to the ear, injury from an object inserted in the ear, or exposure to a sudden loud noise.
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa)
Swimmer's ear – an infection of the outer ear canal – occurs when the skin lining the ear canal is wet for long periods.
