Ear Care

A fragile sense organ

The ear is the center of balance and hearing, and while it is robust on the outside, it is in fact an extremely fragile organ.

Ear care tips

  1. Have your ears examined at least once every year by your physician, audiologist, or any hearing specialist.
  2. The ear is normally a self-cleaning mechanism. Wax acts in a protective manner, catching particles that may land in the ear. Fine hairs inside the ear canal constantly move wax and sloughed skin out of the canal. Wax and skin can build up inside the ear canal. If the canal is not clean, the eardrum can become completely blocked, greatly reducing hearing and eventually cause permanent damage.

Ear conditions requiring medical assistance

If pus flows from any part of your ear, it is highly likely that you have some kind of infection and should see your GP immediately. Permanent damage to your hearing can occur from conditions that are not diagnosed and treated from a hearing specialist.

Common symptoms associated with hearing impairment are ringing sounds in the ears, a feeling of pressure in the ears, and dizziness. Contact your GP, audiologist or registered hearing aid dispenser to test your hearing if you experience these symptoms.

Childhood diseases such as mumps, measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough, or any high fever can also leave permanent hearing impairment. Always have your child's hearing tested if he/she has had any of these conditions in addition to regular ear care.

You should always have your ears examined at least once every year by your GP, audiologist, or registered hearing aid dispenser.