Ear complaints

Whether you are facing a sudden health crisis, unexplained ill-health or a recognisable minor ailment, the NHS* Home Healthcare Guide is here to help.

Most ear problems are unlikely to cause permanent loss of hearing and can be dealt with at home. But remember that repeated exposure to very loud noise (e.g. from a personal stereo) can slowly cause a long-lasting loss of hearing.

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