Our world today is a very noisy place. Millions of Americans are exposed to dangerously loud levels of sound on a daily basis, and most are unaware of the dangers of it. According to the American Academy of Audiology, over 30 million American workers are exposed to dangerous levels of noise on the job. But […]
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Earwax. We all have it, many people find it disgusting, and everyone wants to know: “what is the best way to clean my ears?” Most people seem to be very concerned about cleaning their ears and getting rid of their earwax. The only problem is that earwax serves a very important and beneficial purpose. That […]
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Ear Candles are a homeopathic remedy for ear wax removal. Many people swear that they are the easiest way to remove ear wax. Unfortunately, they can also be very dangerous. There have been many experiments either trying to prove or disprove the effectiveness of ear candles for removing ear wax. A simple internet search or […]
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Myringotomy tubes, otherwise known as ear tubes, are small tubes that are surgically placed into the eardrum. They are also known as pressure equalization tubes. As such, the purpose of these tubes is to equalize the pressure of the middle ear to that of the external ear, or atmospheric pressure. Patients require these tubes when they suffer […]
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Vertigo is a sensation of moving or having the room moving around you. It is often described as a spinning sensation. It can cause nausea and if severe enough, vomiting. If you ever over-indulged in alcohol when younger or participated in a game where they had you spin around several times quickly, you will know […]
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Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common condition caused by the inadequate opening and closing of the Eustachian tube. Symptoms include ear pressure, fullness, pain, and muffled hearing. Patients who suffer from ETD often experience ear popping or crackling, and feel the need to clear their ears throughout the day. When chronic and severe, this […]
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