12-07-2025
Millions suffer from this simple issue with their ears. Failing to tackle it puts your mental and physical health at risk - so why has the NHS stopped offering treatment to all who need it?
For three years Audrey Houghton's world shrunk: she stopped going to keep fit classes, volunteering – even socialising.
This wasn't due to physical infirmity or depression: it was all because of a build-up of earwax.