Protect Your Ears: The Importance of Hearing Protection for Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition where people hear ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in their ears, even when there is no actual sound around. It affects millions of people and can be caused by things lik...
WHAT IS PHONOPHOBIA? SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
Phonophobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by an irrational and persistent fear of sounds. People with Phonophobia may experience intense anxiety or panic attacks when exposed to certain soun...
HOW LONG IS IT SAFE TO WEAR EAR PLUGS?
The length of time that it is safe to wear ear plugs depends on the type of earplugs being used, as well as the individual wearing them and the situation they are being used in.
Can Ear Plugs Help Manage Tinnitus?
Do you ever hear a ringing in your ears in a silent room? Does your head ever ‘make noise’ with no identifiable cause? If so, you may have a condition called tinnitus, a condition that affects appr...
Some individuals suffer from a sensitivity to sound that does not otherwise meet the diagnostic criteria for sensory processing, hyperacusis or misophonia. For individuals who might find certain so...
What Is Sensory Processing Disoder (SPD)?
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a complex condition, typically diagnosed during childhood, that involves the mind struggling to interpret and respond to sensory information. It can involve ove...
Hyperacusis is a rare neurological condition that results in decreased tolerance to everyday sound. To put it simply: supposedly ‘regular’ noises like a car’s engine, a fridge’s hum, or even conver...
Do certain sounds make you feel like you're going crazy? Are there certain noises that just 'get' you? The clatter of cutlery, shattering glass, your neighbour's engine backfiring. If there are sou...
What Actually Happens At A Hearing Assessment
A lot of our customers get in touch telling us they’re worried about their ears, they spent their youth at the front of rock concerts or riding illegally-modded motorcycles and they’re starting to ...
Can Noise Pollution Cause Stress and Anxiety?
According to Beyond Blue, Anxiety is the most common mental health condition, affecting over two million Australians each year. We’ll all experience anxiety at some point and it can be caused by ma...
Four Signs You May Be Experiencing Hearing Loss (And What To Do About It)
According to the Australian Department of Health about 3.6 MILLION Australians suffer from hearing loss, where 1.3 million (about a third) have a condition that could have been prevented. That’s to...
The earliest trace of earplugs goes way back to Ancient Greece in the poem The Odyssey when Odysseus’ men were advised to block out the sound of Sirens using beeswax.
