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RNID’s campaign to restore NHS earwax removal services in the UK

Wax removal in the UK has become a topic of intense discussion. Here, Crystal Rolfe discusses the RNID’s findings and approach to tackling the issue. Earwax build-up can cause painful and distressing symptoms – a 2022 RNID survey found people...

Lenire as a clinical tool for treatment of tinnitus

Lenire offers a promising but varied solution for tinnitus relief. Peter Byrom shares insights on its effectiveness, challenges and patient outcomes. I have been involved in tinnitus support for at least 20 years, including a stint on the then British...

Adolescence, drug use and body image

Teenagers are notoriously conscious of how they are perceived by others. Dr Saraiva and colleagues explain how this can lead to problems with substance abuse for both boys and girls, and discuss the different substances they may encounter. Adolescence is...

Management of olfactory dysfunction

An evidence-based update on olfactory dysfunction: who to image, how to test and what works – OT, CRS surgery, biologics and PRP. Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is highly prevalent, affecting more than 20% of the adult population with a clear age-related...

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy / parathyroidectomy – a new approach

Historically, scarless surgery has been popular in certain cultures. But is it gaining traction around the world? A UK team tell us more. Background Alternative, remote access approaches to thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy are increasing in popularity, the newest of these...

Hyperacusis and autism spectrum disorder

Several different auditory deficits have been found to be co-morbidities of ASD. This article reviews literature with respect to the relationship between hyperacusis and ASD. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be characterised as a neurodevelopmental condition that is marked by...

The missing link: how migraine neurophysiology amplifies tinnitus

This article discusses an emerging hypothesis linking bothersome tinnitus with migraine-related sensory processing dysfunction. When evaluating patients with tinnitus, a range of contrasting experiences are noted, from mild, non-bothersome symptoms to those associated with significant distress – broadly corresponding to...

Coblation tongue channelling

After uvulopalatoplasty, the tendency is to focus on the tongue base as the next anatomical area to address in the management of snoring and sleep-disordered breathing. In this article, Glen Burgess describes the technique of tongue channelling, to reduce the...

Hearing conservation in military operations

Navy audiologists protect service members’ hearing, ensuring situational awareness, safety and mission readiness in noisy military operations. Active-duty navy audiologists are naval officers who apply their specialised skill sets and serve as subject matter experts in hearing conservation and communication...