Eczema can affect any part of the body, and many people experience eczema in the ears at some point. Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that typically causes dry skin and irritation. With ear eczema, the cause may be temporary, such as an ear infection, or the problem may be ongoing and treatment for ear…

Ear pressure can feel very uncomfortable, and if it’s an ongoing problem, it can interfere with daily life. The feeling of ear pressure pain can be fleeting, for example during a plane flight, or be persistent and require treatment. You may experience pressure in both ears or the sensation may only affect one ear. Either…

If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you’ll understand the subtle yet debilitating effect it can have. There are a few symptoms of vertigo, but the primary feature of vertigo is a spinning feeling that can come on suddenly and leave you feeling very off balance.  You may have only recently started experiencing the symptoms of vertigo,…

Ear pain in children can range from mild to severe and, as with any childhood illness, can be distressing for both the child and parents. Children’s ear pain should be investigated by a doctor to get a correct diagnosis. Your child may be given antibiotics to clear an underlying infection or there could be a…

Ringing in the ears can be, at best, mildly irritating and, at worst, very disruptive. You may have noticed it in one or both ears and it could last for a few minutes to hours at a time. For some people, ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, is always present and can have a serious…

Ear candling has been around for some time now and is thought of as an alternative to some traditional methods of ear wax removal, like syringing. Ear candle wax removal might be sold as a relaxing way to clear out an ear wax build-up, but is it actually any good? This guide delves into ear…

Common blocked ear symptoms can include everything from hearing loss and tinnitus to discharge and dizziness. Ear blockage symptoms may be a result of problems in the outer, middle or inner ear. A common cause of the outer ear becoming blocked is a build-up of ear wax or wax becoming impacted in the outer ear…

You may have heard the phrase swimmer’s ear or have even had swimmer’s ear in the past. Swimmer’s ear is a more informal way of describing otitis externa, a type of outer ear infection. Below, you’ll find more information about what this infection is, the symptoms to look out for, and recommended treatments for swimmer’s…

It’s important to look after your ears at every stage of your life, but as we age, it’s natural to be more concerned about any changes. Ear pain in elderly people can be mild to severe and may be an acute infection or an ongoing problem. In most cases, it is nothing to worry about…

If you suspect you have a build-up of ear wax, it’s likely that you’re considering your options to remove it. Microsuction ear wax removal is quick, virtually pain-free, and the safest way to clear ear wax and improve your ear health. What is Microsuction Ear Wax Removal? Microsuction ear wax removal is the process of…