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How The Ear Works
How we hear sound and what happens with hearing loss
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YOUR EARS
How We Hear Sound
Our ears or pinna are organs that allow us to pick up sound around us which is then processed by our brains for us to make sense of. We have two of them which allows us to have stereo sound. This also allows us to tell where a sound is coming from-localisation.
We generally take our hearing and ears for granted and don't really pay attention to how much work our ears do for us day to day. These little organs are also responsible for our balance and most of you will be aware that they are linked to our nose and throat. So, if you've had a heavy cold or a chest infection, for example, you may also feel blocked up in your ears. Our ears also cleverly work with our eyes to help focus on a target around us. This helps us to remain balanced.
Changes to our to our hearing and balance can occur for several reasons but one of the most common, is ageing. This is also known as presbycusis.
YOUR HEARING
Parts of the Ear
The Outer Ear
The ear or pinna funnels sound waves from the air, through the ear canal or external auditory meatus towards the middle ear. Wax often builds up in the meatus and whilst ear wax is quite normal, it can become an issue when impacted. Hearing aids can also whistle due to wax build-up. Pinnaclear can remove any ear wax under direct observation, by microsuction.
Having hearing issues? Talk to us
With almost 20 years experience in the NHS and private sectors, you are in good hands. Finding the right treatment can be confusing so the audiologists at Pinnaclear are here to make things clearer and easier for you to understand.
20 Years of
clinical experience
Licensed and certified with First Class BSc (Hons) in Audiology
Trained in microsuction earwax removal & behavioural therapy for tinnitus
Experience working within the NHS and private sector
Rated Excellent
Very professional service, I had a lot of ear wax and also a funny sensation in one ear which Hafiza took the time to explain and show me what was going on. Professionally cleaned, my ears and I are very happy 🙂
Raneesha Manoharan
Rated Excellent
Great service, well explained, well delivered, very pleased with outcome. I would recommend to anyone.
Lee Goulden
Rated Excellent
Very happy with the service at Pinnaclear. Hafiza was absolutely lovely and explained everything clearly before, during and after the treatment. Extremely pleased with the result and can now hear clearly again. Thank you
Tracey Carey
Why our customers choose us
An PinnaClear we aim to provide an audiology service that offers a personalised and holistic approach to hearing health. We combine cutting-edge technology with experienced professionals to provide accurate treatment plans to empower individuals to fully engage in their daily lives with optimal hearing clarity.