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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Tinnitus in Nottingham | Oto App Relief
If you are one of the estimated 1 in 7 adults in the UK living with tinnitus, you know all too well that it is rarely just about a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears. It is about how that sound impacts your sleep, your focus, and your peace of mind. When people ask us for the most effective way to manage bothersome tinnitus, our answer is always rooted in clinical evidence. That usually points directly to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). While CBT does not cure or "sil

Dr Jeff
Jun 174 min read


How to improve your hearing ability (with or without wearing hearing aids)
Want to improve your hearing ability? Check out these top tips and skills you can learn to improve your speech understanding in noise.

Dr Jeff
May 24 min read


The Hidden Risk in the Dental Clinic: Noise Exposure, Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus in Dentistry
This article considers peer‑reviewed evidence of noise exposure associated with dental drilling, scaling, and polishing, and examines the cumulative auditory risks faced by both patients and dental staff over the course of their careers.

Dr Jeff
Apr 157 min read


12 Life‑Changing Benefits of Better Hearing
Hearing loss affects far more than your ears — it can influence your relationships, confidence, work life, mental sharpness, and day‑to‑day enjoyment. The great news is that treating hearing loss with hearing aids can have a truly transformative impact. Based on insights from real patient experiences and well‑established hearing‑health research, here are 12 powerful benefits of better hearing . Hearing aids and Roger wireless microphone 1. A Noticeably Better Quality of Life

Dr Jeff
Mar 182 min read


Access to Work Grants for Hearing Loss in Nottingham: Your Practical Guide | Ear Care Specialists
Access to Work Grants for Hearing Loss in Nottingham: Your Practical Guide and how Ear Care Specialists can help work with you and your employer.

Dr Jeff
Feb 52 min read


Auditory Processing Disorder: using technology to enhance your hearing and speech understanding in noise
Understanding auditory processing disorder (or difficulty) in adults and children.

Dr Jeff
Jan 295 min read


Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: get your hearing tested immediately
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss can be concerning and requires immediate investigation and onward ENT management.

Dr Jeff
Dec 5, 20252 min read


What are the early signs and symptoms of hearing loss?
What are the early signs and symptoms of hearing loss?

Dr Jeff
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Nuance Audio Hearing Aid Glasses: A Stylish Step Toward Better Hearing
A look at the new Nuance Audio Hearing Aid Glasses. Are these the next big thing in hearing tech?

Dr Jeff
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Understanding Hearing Aid Technology Levels: A Guide for Prospective Users in Nottingham
Considering hearing aids in Nottingham? We guide you through the technology levels and offer helpful advice.

Dr Jeff
Aug 2, 20255 min read


Hearing Loss Fatigue: The Hidden Exhaustion You Shouldn’t Ignore
When we think about hearing loss , we often picture someone turning up the volume or asking others to repeat themselves. But there’s...

Dr Jeff
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Hearing Aid Acclimatisation: give it some time!
Helping Your Brain and Ears Work Together Again If you've recently started using hearing aids—or are considering them—you may wonder why...

Dr Jeff
Jul 13, 20253 min read


The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing Hearing Aid Technologies
Resound vivia AI hearing aids In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped countless industries—from healthcare to...

Dr Jeff
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Tympanometry: an objective pressure test of middle ear function & health
Tympanometer being inserted in to patients ear.

Dr Jeff
May 7, 20253 min read


WHO is removing your ear wax?
Ear wax removal: an unregulated landscape and popular side hustle amongst "non-experts" Dr. Jeff, specialist audiologist performing ear wax removal [microsuction viewed through an ENT microscope] Patients seeking ear wax removal will now struggle to be seen via the NHS following a widespread de-commissioning of this service. This has led to a huge shift of ear care provision over to the private sector. Likewise, patients who may have previously been seen via ENT for ear clean

Dr Jeff
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Ear wax removal: water irrigation versus microsuction
Current NICE guidelines recommends both water irrigation and microsuction as effective methods of ear wax removal. Here, I will take the opportunity to briefly define each method: water irrigation: pumping water into the ear canal to flush out any ear wax (wet method). This is typically performed using an electronic machine which regulates water temperature and pressure. Please note “old school” syringing with a large metal syringe is considered obsolete and is not NICE recom

Dr Jeff
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Hearing aids for tinnitus management: what are the benefits?
When it comes to treating tinnitus, hearing aids are a popular and effective management strategy amongst audiologists, dating back to the...

Dr Jeff
Jul 4, 20243 min read


Hearing aids: benefits beyond better hearing?
A brief thought on hearing loss, cognition and dementia.

Dr Jeff
Jul 2, 20241 min read


NHS vs. Private Hearing Aids: should I buy hearing aids?
Weighing up NHS vs. Private Hearing Aids. We go through some of the key differences you need to consider.

Dr Jeff
Jun 30, 20244 min read
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