Off-the-shelf earplugs only get you so far. A guide to swim plugs, sleep plugs, musicians’ protection and more — and how custom ear moulds are actually made.

Most ears clean themselves — so why do so many people end up blocked? A specialist audiologist’s honest guide to what’s normal, what isn’t, and when it’s worth getting checked.

Why most specialists have moved away from water, and what to expect either way — a straight comparison of microsuction and traditional ear syringing.

Sometimes yes — and it is one of the easiest causes of tinnitus to rule out first, before assuming anything more serious is going on.