The Audiology Clinic

28/05/2026

Concussion can sometimes affect the brain and balance system, leading to dizziness, unsteadiness, motion sensitivity, or vertigo. A proper vestibular assessment can help identify the cause and guide the right treatment for recovery and b

27/05/2026

For many years, tinnitus sufferers were often told:
“You just have to learn to live with it.”

But with advances in tinnitus treatment, should this still be the only message we give patients?

I recently reviewed a patient undergoing Lenire® tinnitus treatment at my Clinic. Like many tinnitus sufferers, tinnitus had been significantly affecting his daily life, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life.

Using the validated Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), we tracked his progress:
🔹 Before Lenire® Treatment
THI Score: 58/100
➡️ Grade IV – Severe Tinnitus Handicap
🔹 After 6 Weeks of Lenire®
THI Score: 40/100
➡️ Reduced to Grade III – Moderate Tinnitus Handicap
🔹 After 12 Weeks of Lenire®
THI Score: 38/100
➡️ Improvement maintained with tinnitus becoming less intrusive and more manageable in daily life.

Most importantly, the patient himself reported noticeable reduction in tinnitus severity and improved day-to-day coping.

Over the past 5 years, I have been providing Lenire® tinnitus treatment to patients with tinnitus and have seen many individuals experience meaningful improvement in their tinnitus symptoms, overall tinnitus burden, and quality of life. Lenire® has offered genuine hope to many tinnitus sufferers through an evidence-based approach to tinnitus management.

Do you think it's time we rethink the traditional message of “learn to live with it” and instead ask:
“Could this patient benefit from evidence-based tinnitus treatment such as Lenire®?”

Tinnitus may be invisible — but its impact on patients is very real. Patients deserve proper assessment, support, and access to evolving treatment options.

26/05/2026

At our clinic, microsuction is performed by a Doctor of Audiology using a high-precision clinical microscope. This allows for a clear, magnified view of the ear canal, ensuring wax is removed safely, gently, and effectively. We follow the highest standards of care and safety in ear health, providing a clean, controlled, and comfortable experience for every patient.

21/05/2026

Motion sickness is a condition where the brain receives conflicting information from the eyes, inner ear balance system, and body movement sensors. This mismatch causes symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, sweating, or feeling unwell during motion.

For example:
• Your inner ear senses movement in a car or boat.
• But your eyes may be focused on a phone or book that appears still.
• The brain struggles to process these mixed signals, leading to symptoms.

Common triggers include:
• Cars
• Boats/sea travel
• Air travel
• VR headsets or simulator games
• Amusement rides

Common symptoms:
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Cold sweating
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Excessive salivation
• Pale appearance
Children, migraine sufferers, and people with vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders are often more sensitive.

One should consider seeing anAudio-vestibular specialist if:
• Symptoms are severe or frequent
• Motion sickness is getting worse over time
• You also have hearing loss, tinnitus, imbalance, vertigo, or ear fullness
• Symptoms occur even without travel or movement
• It interferes with daily activities or travel
• A child has significant dizziness or recurrent nausea
Sometimes what appears to be “motion sickness” may actually be related to the Inner ear disorders.

Don’t ignore repeated dizziness, nausea, or balance issues during travel - your inner ear health may be the reason.

- The Audiology Clinic Deepak Kumar

06/05/2026

This week is an opportunity to pause and reflect on how we communicate — and how inclusive that communication really is.

Hearing loss exists on a wide spectrum, and for many people it is not immediately visible. What often creates barriers is not the hearing loss itself, but the environments around us: background noise, poor acoustics, lack of visual cues, or assumptions about how people “should” communicate.

A few small changes can make a meaningful difference:
• Facing someone when speaking and keeping your face visible
• Reducing background noise where possible
• Using clear, natural speech rather than exaggeration
• Being open to different communication preferences — whether that’s lip-reading, hearing technology, or sign language

Deaf Awareness Week is also about recognising Deaf culture and the richness of sign languages as complete and expressive forms of communication.

At The Audiology Clinic, we see every day that better communication benefits everyone — not just those with hearing loss. Creating accessible environments is a shared responsibility.

29/04/2026

A newly published study in Nature Communications describes a novel robotic system designed to access the inner ear through a minimally invasive, transcanal approach—potentially opening the door to more precise diagnostics and targeted therapies for conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and M....

28/04/2026

World Day for Safety & Health at Work

Workplace safety goes beyond what we see—it includes how we hear and maintain our balance.

Continuous exposure to noise, poor acoustics, and sensory overload can significantly affect auditory and vestibular health.

These conditions can reduce concentration, affect productivity, and increase the risk of workplace accidents.

Early awareness and timely intervention can make a meaningful difference.
Protect your hearing. Protect your balance. Protect your safety at work.

22/04/2026

Hearing Loss Makes It Harder for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment to Walk and Think at the Same Time

A new study led by researchers at Concordia University suggests that hearing ability plays a significant role in how older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) manage everyday tasks that require both thinking and movement, such as walking while performing a mental activity. Drawing on data fr...

10/04/2026

A new study led by researchers at Concordia University suggests that hearing ability plays a significant role in how older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) manage everyday tasks that require both thinking and movement, such as walking while performing a mental activity. Drawing on data fr...

25/03/2026

If tinnitus is affecting your life, there are evidence-based options available — and the right support can change how you experience it.

You’re not alone, and help is available.