http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz en-us Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:01:19 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/63335/your-ears-are-different-from-everyone-elses/ When we say that, we don’t mean how they look on the outside, but on the inside. It is possible too that your ears do look different to everyone else’s, especially if you are Mr. Spock! We often get asked how often our clients should come in for ear cleaning by microsuction, but unfortunately, the answer is not as simple as the question, because although the short answer is simple enough, that just leads to a longer answer! The short answer is - as often as is required. The longer answer is ... Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:21:59 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post63335 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/63334/dont-put-anything-smaller-than-your-elbow-in-your-ear/ Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear - so why would you stick a D-I-Y earwax removal tool that is being so heavily being marketed into your healthy ear canals? I have seen first hand the damage that these tools do – at the very least puncture marks to the canal wall which in some cases have led to infection and even worse ear drum perforation.  Our canal shape is genetically defined – believe me when I say that we all have different curves and canal shapes which can... Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:21:18 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post63334 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/59569/a-revolution-in-custom-hearing-protection/ The most versatile and natural sounding hearing protector in the world, a breakthrough in high-noise filtering. The ACS PRO27 has an almost flat sound reduction of 23dB through the low and mid-range frequencies so allow for situational awareness and the ability to communicate and a stark jump in protection in the higher frequencies where it is needed: Up to 35dB increasing your safe exposure time up to 9 times. Quality assurance and Certification Each earpiece is manufactured... Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:21:31 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post59569 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/59366/have-you-heard-how-earphones-can-cause-ear-wax-build-up/ Nowadays, earphones are a necessary part of life! Obviously, they are extremely popular for a reason - they allow us to talk on the phone to people without needing our hands, they can provide us with a form of entertainment wherever we go, and they mean we can work from home during COVID-19 without colleagues hearing the kids! You might not be aware that earphones can be quite harmful to our ears. Not only can they cause hearing loss if the volume is too high, they can also increase wax build-up... Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:45:22 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post59366 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/58660/why-does-impacted-ear-wax-cause-vertigo/ Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness that gives people a false sensation of movement. Understandably, this feeling can be uncomfortable, and even potentially dangerous for people who experience it. It can also lead to people feeling nauseous and vomiting, much like carsickness. There are many different causes of dizziness and vertigo, so medical assessment is always recommended. Impacted earwax can cause a dizzy sensation because our ears are integral to our ability to maintain our balance. If the ... Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:39:58 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post58660 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/55442/the-dos--donts-of-ear-wax-removal/ Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a grey, orange or yellow material made in the ear canal. It cleans and protects the ears from bacteria, dust, foreign particles, and microorganisms. In normal conditions, wax works its way out of the canal and into the ear opening naturally. However, when there is a build-up of wax, there are many ways to remove it. Some are safe, and some are not. Let’s review best practices for dealing with ear wax. Do’s Do understand that ear wax is normal. If ... Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:10:28 +1200 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post55442 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/48907/Ear-Wax-Removal-Helps-Your-Hearing-Aids-Work-Better/ Like it or not, hearing aids tend to cause a build-up of excess ear wax because in a healthy ear, the earwax being produced by the body naturally works its way towards the outer part of the ear where it falls out or can be wiped away. However, hearing aids prevent this occurrence and can result in a number of problems: Damage to the hearing aid itself as a result of wax contaminationIssues with feedback (a whistling noise emitting from the hearing aid when in the ear) when the ear is blocked wit... Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:33:09 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post48907 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/47039/Snoring-Can-be-a-Huge-Problem/ Snoring can be incredibly disruptive and people who sleep next to a snorer are likely to be fatigued and experience all the difficult symptoms that come with sleep deprivation. Snoring volumes can get so loud that they can cause hearing issues for their partner. It’s not surprising because some snoring can reach up to 80 decibels, which is the equivalent to a jack hammer or motorcycle! Before resorting to more expensive options such as surgery for the snorer, try our custom-made sleep plugs. T... Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:15:11 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post47039 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/46292/The-Benefits-of-Ear-Microsuction-versus-Syringing/ Extracts from an article by Brenda Lockie-Julian, Registered Nurse; Vorotek Product Specialist; Ear Nurse Clinician Trainer; RN BA MBA. "Growing interest in Ear Microsuction over the last few years has been driven in part, by client demand as well as Practitioners wanting to adopt an alternative, safer practice than Ear Syringing. As there is an ever-increasing problem with Syringing complications, Manual Wax Removal not involving liquid has fewer risks and is now becoming more widely practiced.... Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:29:00 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post46292 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/post/45732/A-Cotton-Bud-Nearly-Killed-Me-/ We’ve said before that using cotton buds to clean your ears is not a good idea (primarily because of the potential damage to the eardrum and the risk of causing permanent damage to your hearing) but now we learn that cotton buds, whether made of biodegradable bamboo or the traditional plastic, can actually kill you! When I read the news headline, I had a vision of a homicidal cotton bud with legs running around the streets with a machete, but no, we’re talking about a rather nasty ear infect... Sat, 12 Oct 2019 09:56:26 +1300 http://www.earsuctionhawkesbay.co.nz/blog/#post45732