The Audiology Clinic

04/02/2026

Posterior Canal BPPV: Are medications effective?

Short answer is - medications are not effective in treating posterior canal BPPV.
Management of vertigo should focus on treating the cause, not just the symptoms—symptomatic medications may provide temporary relief but do not correct BPPV.

28/01/2026

Dizziness and vertigo can be frightening and overwhelming. Sudden spinning sensations, imbalance, and fear of falling often lead to anxiety and avoidance of everyday activities, affecting confidence and quality of life.

The good news is that dizziness and vertigo are often treatable—when properly assessed. A formal vestibular assessment looks in detail at how the inner ear, eyes, and brain work together to maintain balance. This helps in identifying the cause of symptoms, rather than relying on guesswork.

At The Audiology Clinic, formal vestibular assessments allow us to:
• Identify the specific type and cause of dizziness or vertigo
• Differentiate between inner ear, neurological, or other balance-related conditions
• Create a targeted management plan, rather than relying on assumptions
• Guide appropriate vestibular rehabilitation or further medical referral

Accurate assessment leads to effective management. With the right diagnosis, many patients experience significant improvement—physically and emotionally. Confidence returns, fear reduces, and normal life gradually becomes possible again.

If dizziness or vertigo is affecting your balance, confidence, or quality of life – your first step should to contact your GP followed by and if required, a formal vestibular assessment toward clarity and recovery.

Because feeling steady again changes everything.

20/01/2026

Overview of how the Lenire device works.

Hearing Tinnitus Dizziness

14/01/2026

Vertigo is not a disease by itself; it is a sign of another problem. To treat it properly, doctors need to find and treat the real cause, not just the feeling of dizziness. A detailed balance and inner ear check (through vestibular assessment) is important to find out what is causing vertigo and to choose the right treatment.

Hearing Tinnitus DizzinesDoctors Ireland

13/01/2026

Living with tinnitus doesn’t have to mean living with constant noise.

Innovative options like Lenire Tinnitus Treatment are changing how tinnitus is managed—using gentle, non-invasive neuromodulation designed to help the brain respond differently to sound.

At our clinic, we focus on personalised care, guided assessments, and evidence-based solutions to support long-term relief because no two tinnitus experiences are the same.

If tinnitus has been affecting your focus, sleep, or quality of life, a professional consultation can make all the difference.

05/01/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy New Year.
May you never experience tinnitus, hearing, or balance issues, and may health and peace follow you through the year ahead.
Sending wishes for a healthy New Year to you, your family, and your friends.
Hearing Tinnitus Dizziness

18/11/2025

How Meditation and Yoga Can Support Life with Tinnitus

Meditation helps calm the mind and reduce stress, which often worsens tinnitus. By focusing attention on the breath or body sensations, people can learn to detach from the noise, easing the emotional impact and improving sleep and focus.

Yoga, through mindful movement and controlled breathing, releases muscle tension (especially around the neck and jaw), improves circulation, and enhances overall resilience to stress — all of which can ease tinnitus symptoms.

Together, meditation and yoga don’t cure tinnitus — but they can transform the way you live with it.

However, If you’ve tried a wide range of tinnitus management strategies—such as sound therapy, yoga, meditation, or CBT—but your tinnitus is still bothersome, our clinic is here to help. You are welcome to contact us to schedule a Tinnitus Assessment with a ‘Doctor of Audiology’.

18/10/2025

Role of Vestibular Assessment in Diagnosis & Treatment of Dizziness/Vertigo

Vestibular dysfunction is one of the most underdiagnosed causes of dizziness, imbalance, and falls — yet it significantly impacts patients’ safety, mobility, and quality of life.
A comprehensive vestibular assessment provides invaluable diagnostic insight by identifying whether symptoms stem from peripheral (inner ear) or central (neurological) causes. This distinction is essential for formulating effective management.
Key benefits of vestibular assessment:
• Differentiates between peripheral and central vestibular disorders
• Enables evidence-based referral and targeted intervention
• Informs vestibular rehabilitation protocols for individualised care
• Enhances interdisciplinary collaboration between ENT, neurology and other healthcare professionals
Early identification of vestibular dysfunction allows clinicians to streamline diagnosis, reduce unnecessary investigations, and improve patient outcomes through timely and precise treatment planning.
At our clinic, we carry out formal vestibular assessment to ensures we don’t overlook a system that plays a central role in balance and spatial orientation.

03/10/2025

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology Endorses Joint Commission and CHAI Guidance on the Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-technologies/2025/ada-joint-commission/

Hearing Tinnitus Dizziness

FRANKFORT, KY & WASHINGTON D.C. — The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has announced its endorsement of the Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare (RUAIH) guidance, developed by The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). The RUAIH guidance provides a high-level framework to ens...

11/09/2025

At my clinic, I recently had the privilege of treating a patient struggling with tinnitus through using Lenire®, an evidence-based neuromodulation treatment. We tracked progress using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI):

When he first came in, his THI score was 38, reflecting a moderate impact on his daily life.
• After just 6 weeks, his THI reduced to 20.
• By the third follow-up, his THI had dropped to an impressive 2.

The patient was understandably delighted with the outcome. While the tinnitus sound itself wasn’t completely disappeared, his tinnitus symptoms had significantly reduced and the burden it placed on his quality of life had dramatically reduced.

This case highlights how Lenire Tinnitus Treatment can bring real relief and help patients reclaim quality of life. I am encouraged to see such progress and remain committed to providing patients with the most advanced, effective care available.

The Audiology Clinic is a private independent diagnostic audiology practice. The specialists at the

28/08/2025

New Study Finds 61% Reduced Dementia Risk Among Hearing Aid Users Under 70

Addressing hearing loss earlier in life could help protect brain health decades later. A new study published in JAMA Neurology reports that people with hearing loss who begin using hearing aids in their 60s may significantly lower their risk of developing dementia. The findings suggest that the timi...

18/08/2025

Hyperacusis is a condition characterized by heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds, which may be perceived as uncomfortably loud or even painful. It can result from prolonged noise exposure, ear or head injury, neurological conditions such as migraines, or psychological factors including stress and anxiety.
Management focuses on addressing underlying causes and may involve sound therapy, gradual exposure to everyday noises, counselling, stress reduction techniques etc. Early recognition and intervention are important to improve quality of life and reduce sound-related distress.
Contact us on 083-3126299 to schedule an appointment for Hyperacusis assessment.