There is a commonly held belief that ears need to be cleaned, however the ears are actually self-cleaning organs! Ear wax performs an important function within our ears including cleaning, protecting and lubricating our ear canals. Ear wax is produced in the outer third of the ear canal and is removed by a migrating skin
Few things are more adorable than videos of babies receiving cochlear implants or hearing aids and hearing their parent’s voices for the first time. The sheer delight and laughter of these tiny tots is a terrific reminder of the magic of hearing and just how important it is to all of us. Hearing Awareness Week
There is nothing worse than a blocked ear to upset your well-earned holiday time! Remember these 3 things and you will be well on your way to enjoying happy ears over your summer break: 1. Don’t Be Tempted by the Cotton Buds! I have heard time and time again stories of clients using a cotton
There are numerous home remedies to assist in cleaning ears blocked with wax. Some of these remedies include the use of softening drops, flushing the ears with warm water, ear candles and the use of cotton buds or other implements in the ear. Given how sensitive our ears and ear canals are, it is important
The story of Earworx Director, Lisa Hellwege’s journey into the micro suction and curettage field has been explained and celebrated in the respected nursing journal, Nurse Click. The article runs through her nursing experiences, from when she finished her nursing degree in 1994, until today. Lisa graduated from the University of Tasmania and moved to
Ear wax is unsightly, and when built up within the ear canal can cause a range of problems, from blocked ears through to painful ear infections. While ear wax does perform an important function, some of us are unlucky enough to produce more ear wax than needed. If wax builds up to the point where
*Always check with your hearing aid manufacturer and audiologist for how to correctly care for your hearing aid – these are general guidelines only* People who wear hearing aids are at a higher risk for ear wax impaction, which can lead to a change in hearing aid performance. When placed in the ear, hearing aids
Earworx is proud to announce that patients can now receive a health insurance rebate for our services if they are insured by St.LukesHealth. This means that you can have your earwax removed safely, effectively and pain-free at our exclusive Hobart clinic, with a reduced out of pocket cost. It opens the door for those with