Hearing loss is a problem that affects many people at different stages of life. Children often suffer from hearing loss which is due to fluid in the ears. This is usually self-limiting process, and may often be improved with medical therapy and placement of tubes. As we grow older, however, hearing loss may be due […]
Our ears have a very delicate anatomy. Generally, the ear is divided into three segments. The outer ear is made from the ear lobe and the ear canal all the way down to the eardrum. The function of the eardrum is to collect the sound and change it into vibrations that later transmit into the […]
The diagnosis and treatment of migraines has been one of a significant challenge for many medical specialist. Not all headaches are migraines, and not all migraines manifests as headaches. There are some specific guidelines about the number of features that need to be present in order to make the correct diagnosis of migraine disease. These […]
Ear wax (cerumen) is usually made in the middle portion of the ear canal. With typical skin growth pattern of the ear canal, it is slowly delivered to the outside. There are many theories about the reasons why ear wax is made to begin with, but none of them have been proven to be scientific. […]
Some people are born with a small dimple right in front of the ear, where the arch of the ear lobe inserts into the face. Simply put, this is a remnant of a cyst that used to exist in front of our ears before we were born. In the majority of the people, this cyst […]
Vertigo specifically refers to the sensation of the room rotating around you. It is not to be confused with other general symptoms of dizziness that could be relating to sensation of nausea, lack of focus, headaches, or general wobbliness of the surrounding areas. Vertigo may have various different presentations. Some people may experience vertigo specifically […]
The eustachian tubes are very small structures within the head that can often cause big problems. In simple terms, the eustachian tube is a very narrow and short mucosa-lined tunnel that connects the back of the ears to the back of the nose. This is the part of the body that needs to open itself […]
Many patients inquire about a holistic way of removing earwax naturally, namely using ear candling device. Basically, this is a cone-shaped device made from paraffin. Creating a fire on the wider end of the cone creates negative pressure, which then sucks in air through the narrow end of the cone. If this is placed in […]
Many people contemplate what is the best way to clean the ears. To understand my recommendations, let’s discuss the basis anatomy of the outer ear first. The ear canal is narrow and hollow tubing that ends in the eardrum. Earwax is usually made in the mid section of the ear canal, and it slowly comes […]
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