Ear Health Blogs - Crystal Clear Clinic

Truganina Tradies: Ear Health and Ear Wax Removal

Truganina Tradies: Ear Health and Ear Wax Removal Working on the Tools and Your Hearing Tradies in Truganina spend long hours on the tools, surrounded by drills, saws, grinders, and heavy machinery. Most workers focus on protecting their backs, knees, and eyes, but ear health is often forgotten. Constant exposure to loud noise and dusty […]

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Dementia and Ear Health: Understanding the Connection

As Australia’s population ages, awareness of dementia and its impact on overall wellbeing has grown. One often-overlooked factor is ear health. Research shows that hearing difficulties can affect communication, independence, and quality of life – all of which are particularly important for people living with dementia. In this blog, we’ll explore the link between dementia […]

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Parents’ Guide to Kids’ Ear Health During School Holidays

School holidays are an exciting time for children, full of swimming, travel, and extra screen time. But all this fun can sometimes create challenges for their ear health. As a parent, knowing how to protect your child’s ears, prevent infections, and manage ear wax is essential. This guide provides practical tips and advice to help […]

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Aviation Workers and Ears: How Working in Aviation can Affect Ear Health 

For aviation workers and frequent flyers alike, understanding the effects of flying on the ears is crucial. The changes in altitude and also the constant noise of the jet engines can cause discomfort, ear pain, more serious conditions like barotrauma and also hearing loss in the future.  In this blog, we’ll explore how flying affects […]

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Blocked Ears: Causes, Morning Ear Blockage & Gentle  Treatments

Blocked ears are a common concern that can affect people of all ages. It may feel like muffled hearing, pressure, or a sensation of fullness in the ear. While often temporary, blocked ears can sometimes signal an underlying condition. This article explains the common causes of blocked ears, gentle self-care approaches, and when professional ear […]

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Business of the Year 2025 | Ear Wax Removal Melbourne

Business of the Year 2025 | Ear Wax Removal Melbourne At Crystal Clear Ears, our story began in 2008 when Shelley Straw, a registered nurse with a background at Melbourne’s Royal Eye and Ear Hospital, recognised the growing need for improved earwax removal services. At that time, nurse-led ear clinics were virtually non-existent in Australia. […]

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Blocked Ears: More Than Just Wax

More Than Just Wax When most people think of blocked ears, they imagine earwax build-up. At The Ear Nurses at Crystal Clear Ears, earwax is something we treat every day — but it’s not the only reason ears become blocked. Sometimes, the issue may be due to foreign bodies, or objects that don’t belong in […]

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Perimenopause & Menopause: Ear Health & Hormonal Changes

Perimenopause & Menopause: Are your ears ringing or feeling clogged during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. While hot flashes and mood swings are well-known symptoms, many women are surprised to experience tinnitus, ear pressure, and other ear-related issues during hormonal changes. This blog explores how menopause and perimenopause can impact ear health, the link […]

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Father’s Day Gift to Skip: Ear-Cleaning Gadgets Aren’t Worth the Risk

Father’s Day is around the corner—maybe your dad loves watching TikTok videos of extracting earwax. But if you’re thinking about buying him an ear-cleaning gadget you’ve seen online, here’s a compelling reason to reconsider: “Never stick anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.” That saying is there for a reason—our ears are surprisingly delicate. […]

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Understanding the Different Types of Ear Wax Removal

Ear wax removal is something many people need from time to time, especially when build-up causes discomfort, muffled hearing, or a blocked sensation. Ear wax—also known as cerumen—plays a vital role in protecting and lubricating the ear canal, but when it doesn’t clear naturally, there are safe methods to help. This article explains the main […]

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