Ear Health & Ear Wax Removal Tips by Melbourne's Expert Ear Nurses

What Happens When Something Gets Stuck in Your Ear? Halloween is a time for costumes, decorations, crafts and plenty of fun. However, with small accessories and decorations often involved, it can also be a time when ear health professionals see unusual situations. From costume jewellery and beads to insects and small objects, foreign bodies in […]

December and January are among Melbourne’s busiest travel months. If your ears feel blocked or your hearing has changed, arranging an assessment before the final pre-Christmas rush can leave time for appropriate advice and follow-up.  Do not leave new ear symptoms until departure day Christmas travel brings full calendars, busy airports and reduced availability across […]

Ears are delicate structures that help us hear and stay connected to the world around us. While earwax build-up is one of the most common reasons people visit our ear cleaning clinic, our Ear Nurses will often see something unexpected: foreign objects that have become stuck inside the ear canal. From beads and small toys […]

Spring Racing Carnival Ear Protection Your Ears At Loud Events Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival is a highlight of the social calendar, bringing together race days, hospitality events, live entertainment and celebrations across the city. While these events are a great opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, they can also expose your ears to […]

Exam Season and Your Child’s Hearing Health Exam season can be a stressful time for students, with long study hours, revision sessions and increased pressure to concentrate. While factors such as sleep, stress and study habits can influence focus, it is also important to consider whether an underlying hearing or ear health issue could be […]

An eardrum perforation is a hole or tear in the thin membrane that separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear. An eardrum perforation can occur following an ear infection, injury, sudden pressure change or exposure to a very loud noise. Many perforations heal naturally over time, while others may require monitoring, medical treatment […]

A blocked ear can feel like there is something stuck inside, or you may notice muffled hearing, fullness or pressure. There are several possible reasons for a blocked ear, and earwax is only one of them. Understanding the possible causes can help you recognise what may be happening and when an ear assessment may be […]

Otitis media is inflammation or infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum. It is common in children but can also occur in adults. Understanding otitis media symptoms, causes and treatment options can help people recognise when further assessment may be appropriate. What Is Otitis Media? Otitis media develops when the Eustachian […]

If your ears feel blocked during spring, you may wonder whether allergies are causing your blocked ears. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can cause an itchy or blocked nose, sneezing and watery eyes. For some people, these symptoms can also be accompanied by ear pressure, fullness or a muffled feeling. This is partly because your nose […]

International Week of Deaf People takes place from 21 to 27 September 2026. Led by the World Federation of the Deaf, this year’s theme is “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.” The week celebrates Deaf people, Deaf culture and sign languages while promoting equal access to education, healthcare, employment and community participation. It also provides an […]