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The Ear

We hear sounds all day long, but how does this work? Learn everything you need to know about how the human ear and our hearing works.

Understanding Ear Ossicles: the malleus, incus, and stapes

The ossicles are a vital component of the human auditory system. They are responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. Composed of three tiny bones—the malleus, incus, and stapes—the ossicles play a crucial role in hearing. This article aims to explore the functions, anatomy, and conditions affecting the ossicles, as well as treatment options for damaged ossicles.

Unveiling the link: hearing aids can help protect your brain power

Hearing health is about so much more than your ears. It can have a direct impact on your cognitive health and well-being (1). Researchers have found out that people with untreated hearing loss have a higher risk to develop dementia compared to people with good hearing (2).

Hearing Loss Myth Busting

Even though millions of people are affected by hearing loss, there are still a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding hearing loss that can prevent Kiwis from getting the hearing help they need.

How to Clear a Blocked Ear: a step by step guide

Blocked and clogged ears can be irritating. They can affect your hearing, disrupt your daily life and even result in permanent damage. At the same time, handling blocked ears improperly can make things worse. This step by step guide covers symptoms and types of blockage, home remedies and techniques, useful tool available at the pharmacy, potential medical complications, and when and why to see a medical professional.

A world-first: TeleAudiology

Meet Te Waka Āwhina: Our mobile hearing clinic

Things you should know about cochlear implants

If your hearing is severely impaired, even extremely strong hearing systems are not enough to sufficiently understand or learn language. This is where cochlear implants (CI) come in.

What exactly is Virtual Hearing Care?

Gone are the days of having to come into a clinic to see an audiologist if it doesn’t suit you. Virtual Care remote services give you the same care, experience and professionalism you would get in one of our clinics, from any location of your choosing.

Whistling hearing aids: Causes and solutions

Does your hearing aid give off an annoying whistling sound? We can help you solve this problem. In this article you will read about possible causes and how to rectify them.

How earplugs can help you

Earplugs have many benefits. Not only are they proven to aid ear health in the long and short term, but they also have everyday uses. So whether you are struggling to focus at home or at work, surrounded by traffic, travelling on public transport, staying in unfamiliar hotels, or need a good night’s rest, earplugs can help.

Is sleeping with earplugs bad for you?

Earplugs are one of the most popular and practical solutions for quiet sleep. But is it actually good for the ears and hearing system to wear earplugs all night? Connect Hearing answers these questions.

4 Ways In Which We Should Protect Our Hearing

Hearing is one of the five senses that allows us to interact with our surroundings. Hearing not only enables us to perceive music, the sounds of nature or the words uttered by other people. This sense is also fundamental when it comes to our safety and spatial orientation so it’s very important to adopt habits to protect it. In the following we list a few ways in which all people should protect their hearing.

The benefits of hearing protection when swimming

Aotearoa is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Many of us can be found outdoors at the beach during the summer months, surfing, sailing, and jumping off the wharf. It truly is a place like no other. Whilst this is part of an idyllic kiwi summer, it can lead to ear infections and cause pain and discomfort. That became a reality for Harrison and his mother, Laura. We sat down with Laura to discuss her family's struggles and how Harrisons custom ear protection has helped him.

Volume & decibels

How exactly do we measure volume and when do sounds become damaging to the human ear? Find the most important information in the following.

The 5 Most Common Causes of Tinnitus

Ringing or buzzing sounds in one or both ears is a condition known as tinnitus. In some cases, the sounds are so loud they interfere with a person’s ability to concentrate.

Types of tinnitus: everything you want to know about

Millions of people experience ringing in the ear, also known as tinnitus. Some suffer only for a short period, others much longer, for weeks, months, and sometimes even years. Although it is difficult to say precisely how many people hear occasional or long-lasting ringing, roaring, buzzing in the ear, the problem is widespread.

What can hearing aids do for tinnitus?

If you suffer from tinnitus, you are probably all too familiar with its annoying symptoms. Buzzing, ringing or cicada-like noises in your ears can be frustrating, especially if the sensation persists over a long period of time. Although there is no cure, there are ways that you can manage the symptoms of tinnitus. Find out more about how wearing hearing aids can help your tinnitus below.

How wet can my hearing aids get?

The short answer is that most hearing aids are not waterproof, and you should not expose them to any more moisture than you would be happy exposing to your laptop! When in doubt, you're better to take them out. Some of the newer devices including the Phonak Audeo Life are waterproof*

Does tinnitus go away?

Have you ever experienced ringing in your ears before? If the answer is yes, you can easily imagine how awkward and annoying the sensation can be. The first time it happens, you probably try to ignore the buzzing sound coming from deep inside your ear canal and carry on with the rest of your day. Trouble starts when you cannot ignore the noises in your head any longer despite your best effort. This is the point when you begin an internal dialogue, trying to convince yourself that there is no cause for concern. After all, tinnitus does not stay forever and usually goes away on its own. But as days go by and the loud noises, buzzing sounds relentlessly stick around, you begin to worry and doubt that the ringing will ever stop.