Why Awareness Matters This Month
February is an important month in the ear health calendar. With Tinnitus Awareness Week and a focus on children’s hearing health, it’s a timely reminder to prioritise both prevention and early intervention.
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears without an external sound. For many, it’s a temporary symptom; for others, it can be persistent and disruptive.
Key facts about tinnitus in Australia:
- Affects more than 1 in 10 Australians.
- Noise exposure is the most common preventable cause.
- Stress, ear wax build-up, and infections can worsen symptoms.
Prevention tips:
- Keep music and headphones under 60% volume.
- Take listening breaks every hour.
- Use hearing protection in noisy places (concerts, worksites, sporting venues).
Children’s Ear Health: Why Early Action Counts
- Children’s ears are still developing, making them more vulnerable to noise-related damage
- Increased screen time, gaming, and headphone use heighten the risk to young ears
- Encourage regular breaks from headphones and gaming headsets
- Choose volume-limiting, child-friendly headphones and devices
- Model gentle listening behaviours at home—children learn by example
- Arrange regular ear checks, especially if your child reports blocked ears, ringing, or difficulty hearing
A baseline hearing screening can pick up early issues before they affect a child’s development. At Crystal Clear Ears, our trained Ear Nurses assess children of all ages with care and expertise.
Book Your February Ear Check in Melbourne
Whether you’re managing tinnitus yourself or caring for your child’s ear health, now is the time to act.
📞 Call 1300 260 750
📍 Visit one of our Melbourne clinics
💻 Book online at Crystal Clear Ears
With over 18+ years’ experience, more than 200,000 patients treated, and a 99% success rate, our Ear Nurses are trusted leaders in ear wax removal, ear cleaning, and hearing clarity in Melbourne.
Learn more about ear infection https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ear-infection