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Hearing aids — there’s more to them than you might think!Hearing aids have come a long way over the years, and we often ...
10/10/2026

Hearing aids — there’s more to them than you might think!

Hearing aids have come a long way over the years, and we often find that people are surprised by just how much these little devices can do.

But with so many different styles, features and technology levels available, it can be difficult to know where to start.

So we’ve put together this simple guide to help you understand how hearing aids work, what’s inside them and what really matters when choosing one.

One thing we always remind our clients is that there’s no single hearing aid that suits everyone.

Your hearing, lifestyle, listening difficulties and personal preferences all play a part in finding the right solution.

At Brighter Ears, we believe it’s important that you understand your options before making any decisions. We’re here to answer your questions, explain things clearly and help you find what works for you.

Good hearing care starts with good information.

Have a look through our 6 slides. You might learn something new!

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Brighter Ears — For All Your Hearing Needs

Bạn đã từng bị ù, đau hoặc nghe kém ở tai khi đi máy bay chưa?Tình trạng này thường được gọi là đau tai khi đi máy bay. ...
06/10/2026

Bạn đã từng bị ù, đau hoặc nghe kém ở tai khi đi máy bay chưa?

Tình trạng này thường được gọi là đau tai khi đi máy bay. Nó xảy ra khi áp lực trong tai giữa không thể cân bằng đủ nhanh với sự thay đổi áp suất trong khoang máy bay, đặc biệt là khi máy bay hạ độ cao và hạ cánh.

Bạn có thể nhận thấy:

* cảm giác áp lực hoặc đầy trong tai
* đau tai hoặc khó chịu
* nghe kém hoặc nghe bị nghẹt
* cảm giác tai bị tắc hoặc có tiếng “bụp”
* đôi khi có ù tai hoặc chóng mặt

Một số cách đơn giản có thể giúp khi bay, bao gồm nuốt nước bọt, ngáp, nhai, uống từng ngụm nước nhỏ và cố gắng thức khi máy bay hạ cánh. Một thủ thuật cân bằng áp lực nhẹ nhàng cũng có thể hữu ích nếu phù hợp với bạn.

Đối với nhiều người, các triệu chứng sẽ cải thiện trong vòng vài phút đến vài giờ sau khi hạ cánh. Cảm giác đầy tai hoặc nghe kém đôi khi có thể kéo dài lâu hơn, và triệu chứng có thể tiếp tục trong vài ngày hoặc thậm chí vài tuần nếu có nghẹt mũi, dịch tai giữa hoặc chấn thương áp lực tai nghiêm trọng hơn.

Nếu tình trạng đau tai, nghẹt tai hoặc giảm thính lực không cải thiện sau vài ngày, bạn nên đi kiểm tra tai. Hãy đi khám y tế sớm hơn nếu bạn bị đau dữ dội, chảy máu hoặc chảy dịch từ tai, giảm thính lực rõ rệt hoặc chóng mặt nhiều.

Tại Brighter Ears, chúng tôi có thể kiểm tra sức khỏe tai, chức năng tai giữa và thính lực của bạn, đồng thời tư vấn liệu bạn có cần được đánh giá y khoa thêm hay không.

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Chỉ mang tính chất thông tin chung — không thay thế cho chẩn đoán y khoa.

Ever had blocked, painful or muffled ears during a flight?This is often called airplane ear. It happens when the pressur...
02/10/2026

Ever had blocked, painful or muffled ears during a flight?

This is often called airplane ear. It happens when the pressure in your middle ear cannot equalise quickly enough with the changing cabin pressure, particularly during descent and landing.

You may notice:

* pressure or fullness in the ear
* ear pain or discomfort
* muffled or reduced hearing
* popping or a blocked sensation
* sometimes ringing or dizziness

Simple strategies may help while flying, including swallowing, yawning, chewing, sipping water and staying awake during descent. A gentle pressure-equalising manoeuvre may also help when appropriate.

For many people, symptoms improve within minutes to hours after landing. Fullness or muffled hearing can sometimes last longer, and symptoms may persist for days or even weeks if congestion, middle-ear fluid or more significant barotrauma is present.

If pain, blocked ears or reduced hearing are not improving after a few days, it is worth having your ears checked. Seek more urgent medical attention for severe pain, bleeding or discharge from the ear, marked hearing loss or significant vertigo.

At Brighter Ears, we can assess your ear health, middle-ear function and hearing, and advise whether further medical assessment is needed.

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For All Your Hearing Needs
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General information only — not a diagnosis.

Bạn có nghe thấy âm thanh trong đầu hoặc trong tai không?Ù tai có thể nghe khác nhau ở mỗi người — như tiếng reng, tiếng...
28/09/2026

Bạn có nghe thấy âm thanh trong đầu hoặc trong tai không?

Ù tai có thể nghe khác nhau ở mỗi người — như tiếng reng, tiếng vo ve, tiếng ù đều đều, tiếng rít, hoặc thậm chí là tiếng vù vù.

Ù tai có thể có nhiều nguyên nhân khác nhau, bao gồm suy giảm thính lực, tiếp xúc với tiếng ồn, các vấn đề ở tai, một số loại thuốc, căng thẳng và các yếu tố liên quan đến sức khỏe tổng quát.

Điều quan trọng là ù tai không phải là điều bạn chỉ đơn giản phải chịu đựng. Việc kiểm tra thính lực và sức khỏe tai có thể giúp xác định các yếu tố góp phần gây ra tình trạng này và định hướng các bước tiếp theo.

Việc quản lý ù tai có thể bao gồm hỗ trợ thính giác, liệu pháp âm thanh, giáo dục, tư vấn, quản lý căng thẳng và theo dõi lâu dài, tùy theo từng cá nhân.

Những chiến lược đơn giản trong sinh hoạt hằng ngày cũng có thể giúp ích, chẳng hạn như sử dụng âm thanh nền nhẹ nhàng, bảo vệ thính lực khỏi tiếng ồn lớn, ngủ đủ và chất lượng, cũng như chăm sóc tốt sức khỏe tổng quát.

Nếu ù tai mới xuất hiện, kéo dài, thay đổi, hoặc ảnh hưởng đến chất lượng cuộc sống của bạn, thì bạn nên đi kiểm tra.

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Do you hearing sounds in your head/ears? Tinnitus can sound different for everyone — ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing...
26/09/2026

Do you hearing sounds in your head/ears?

Tinnitus can sound different for everyone — ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing or even a whooshing sound.

It can have many possible causes, including hearing loss, noise exposure, ear conditions, some medications, stress and general health factors.

The important thing is that tinnitus is not something you simply have to put up with. A hearing and ear health assessment can help identify possible contributing factors and guide the next steps.

Management may include hearing support, sound therapy, education, counselling, stress management and ongoing follow-up, depending on the individual.

Simple everyday strategies can also help, such as using gentle background sound, protecting your hearing from loud noise, getting good quality sleep and looking after your general wellbeing.

If tinnitus is new, persistent, changing, or affecting your quality of life, it is worth having it checked.

Brighter Ears
For All Your Hearing Needs
1300 105 038

General information only — not a diagnosis.

Wondering whether hearing aids might be right for you?Hearing loss is not always obvious. It can show up as missing part...
19/09/2026

Wondering whether hearing aids might be right for you?

Hearing loss is not always obvious. It can show up as missing parts of conversations, needing the TV louder, asking people to repeat themselves, struggling in groups or simply feeling tired from listening.

Hearing aids are not just about making sounds louder. When they are appropriately selected and fitted, they can support clearer communication, reduce listening effort and help you stay connected and engaged in everyday life.

The right hearing aid is different for everyone. Your hearing levels, ear health, lifestyle, listening needs and personal preferences all matter. Just as importantly, proper fitting, fine-tuning and follow-up can make a big difference to comfort and benefit.

If you are unsure where to start, a hearing assessment is the best first step.

Brighter Ears
For All Your Hearing Needs
1300 105 038

Do you have itchy ears? Itchy ears are common, but there’s usually a reason behind them.Sometimes it’s dry skin. Someti...
14/09/2026

Do you have itchy ears?

Itchy ears are common, but there’s usually a reason behind them.

Sometimes it’s dry skin. Sometimes it’s wax, eczema, irritation from hearing devices, or something touching the ear canal that your skin just doesn’t like.

The tricky part is that scratching or using cotton buds often makes things worse.

If the itch keeps coming back, or you notice pain, discharge, swelling or blocked hearing, it’s a good idea to have your ears checked properly.

At Brighter Ears, we take a close look at what’s going on and help you understand the cause, not just the symptom.

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Do you have an outer ear infection? Ear drops not helping? 👂💧 There might be a reason.If your ear isn’t improving after ...
15/08/2026

Do you have an outer ear infection? Ear drops not helping? 👂💧 There might be a reason.

If your ear isn’t improving after 2–3 days, it’s worth getting it checked. Ear drops only work well when they reach the right spot — and sometimes wax, swelling, skin irritation, fungal infection, or an issue behind the eardrum can block that.

Book a review if you’re experiencing:
• ongoing discharge or repeated blockage
• worsening itch, pain or redness
• hearing changes, dizziness or fever
• symptoms that just aren’t settling

At Brighter Ears, we can have a closer look and help find out what’s really happening. 💙

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This morning, I had the privilege of attending an event alongside some truly remarkable people. The theme was “Australia...
24/07/2026

This morning, I had the privilege of attending an event alongside some truly remarkable people. The theme was “Australia — The Generous Country.”

One question shared by a speaker has stayed with me:

What footprints do you want to leave on this earth?
What do you want your life to stand for?

For Brighter Ears, our answer is clear.

We believe hearing healthcare should be accessible, human and grounded in trust. It should offer honest advice, fair choices and the right technology — not simply the most expensive option.

Because care should go beyond the transaction.

I have been told that I care too much. Perhaps that is true.

But in a world that can feel increasingly transactional, caring deeply still matters. Choosing to care — even when there is no obligation — still matters.

Helping people hear better.
Making people feel seen.
Caring without judgement.
Embracing people’s differences.
Helping someone have a happier day.

That is the footprint we hope to leave — and our contribution to a more generous Australia. 💙

Vi & the Brighter Ears Team
For All Your Hearing Needs
📞 1300 105 038

🇻🇳 Exciting News from Brighter Ears! 💙Hi Brighter Ears Community,We have some exciting news to share! Our team is headin...
22/07/2026

🇻🇳 Exciting News from Brighter Ears! 💙

Hi Brighter Ears Community,

We have some exciting news to share!

Our team is heading to Vietnam for August, where we’ll be spending some time doing volunteer work and giving back to the community. ❤️

To all our loyal and valued clients, we hope you’ll support us on this special journey and hang tight until we return. Your understanding and continued support mean so much to us.

We’re still here for one more week, so if you need an urgent appointment, please call us and book in before we leave.

While we’re away, we’ll have a small support team available to answer calls and arrange battery deliveries or postage, but please note that there will be no audiologist available until we return.

We’re incredibly excited about this opportunity and so grateful for everyone’s support while we’re away. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible before we go — and welcoming you all back when we return! 💙

With love and gratitude,
Vi & the Brighter Ears Team 👂💙

📞 1300 105 038
For All Your Hearing Needs

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