Ear and Hearing Health Resources
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Articles
Popping or Crackling Sounds in Your Ear: Causes, Treatment and When to Seek Medical Attention
Popping or crackling sounds in the ear are often compared to the noise made by puffed rice cereal. This bothersome sound typically isn’t painful and is often caused by non-serious factors. Nevertheless, there are also more severe conditions that can result in this...
Muffled Hearing: Causes, When to See a Doctor and Treatment Methods
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Nur Huda Binti Saidin, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersMuffled hearing typically feels like sounds are distant or obstructed, as though you’re underwater or using earplugs. This condition can make it challenging to...
Fungal Infection in the Ear: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Methods
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Puteri Natasha, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersA fungal ear infection, also known as otomycosis, is an infection of the ear canal caused by fungi. It can sometimes be misdiagnosed as an outer ear infection (otitis...
Understanding the Eustachian Tube: Anatomy, Function and Related Disorders
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Fathiah Ahmad Fuad, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersEustachian tubes are narrow channels of bone and cartilage that connect the middle part of each ear to the back of your nose and upper throat. Each tube runs from...
Understanding the Structure and Anatomy of the Ear: Inner, Middle and Outer Ear
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Siti Siddiqah, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersThe human ear plays a vital role in both hearing and maintaining balance. As awareness of hearing health continues to grow, understanding the structure of our ears is...
Water in the Ears: 7 Easy Tips to Get It Out and What to Avoid
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Megat Ikmal, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersWater can get trapped in the ear canal during everyday activities like swimming or showering. When water remains in the ear, it creates a moist environment that encourages...
Earwax Types: Wet vs Dry and Earwax Colours
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Nur Huda Saidin, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersEarwax, also known as cerumen, plays a crucial role in protecting and maintaining hygiene in the ear canal. It acts as a lubricant and prevents impurities like dust,...
Lump Behind the Ear: Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Noor Atikah Atan, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersDiscovering a lump behind your ear can be alarming. It may be painful, tender, or just a small bump, but it may cause you to wonder if it’s something serious. In this...
Insects in the Ear: Symptoms and What to Do About It
Article by Hearing Partners, contributed by Puteri Natasha, Clinical Audiologist at Hearing PartnersFinding an insect in your ear can be incredibly distressing, but it is more common than you think, especially during outdoor activities like camping. This can also...