MEET OUR NEW DOCTOR!
Best known for her role on C4’s Embarrassing Bodies, Dr Pixie is a practising GP in central London
Q I’m 58 and think I’m going deaf. It’s annoying my family and frustrating me, as it’s difficult to hear in a crowded room. Any clues as to why this might be happening?
A You’re not alone – one in six people in the UK have some degree of hearing impairment. Wax can be a common culprit! If the ear canal is clogged up with wax, it’s easily seen when your doctor looks into your ear. It can be removed by using softening drops – which are available at the pharmacy – or by ear syringing or