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What is The Link Between Allergies and Ear Infections
Ear infections are common and can affect people of all ages, but are especially common in children. Understanding how allergies impact ear infections can help prevent ear infections and provide effective treatment. Causes for Ear…
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Can You Get a Fungal Ear Infection?
When you hear the term ear infection, what you’re usually thinking of is a middle ear infection. These infections occur due to a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. However, there are actually several different…
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Tips for Protecting Against a Perforated Eardrum
A perforated or ruptured eardrum is a hole or tear in the tissue separating the ear canal from the middle ear. Although a perforated eardrum usually heals within a few weeks, it can leave the…
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What to Know About Getting Your Ears Cleaned by an ENT
When your earwax becomes impacted or stuck in your ear canal, it can cause a lot of unpleasant symptoms. It’s important that you don’t attempt to remove impacted earwax yourself, especially with a cotton swab…
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What Is a Patulous Eustachian Tube?
The Eustachian tubes are the passages between your middle ears and the back of your throat. They have several jobs, including allowing fluid to drain from the middle ear and equalizing air pressure between your…
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How to Know if Your Baby Has an Ear Infection
Middle ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, are extremely common in babies and young children. In fact, according to a study published in American Family Physician, “Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most…
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What Is an ENT & When to Visit One
ENT (ear, nose and throat) physicians are also known as otolaryngologists. As the name suggests, they address problems having to do with the ears, nose and throat, such as hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the…
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How to Safely Remove Earwax at Home and When You Should See an ENT About It
The right amount of earwax is essential to cleaning and protecting your ears. However, sometimes earwax can build up in the ear and cause more serious problems. Avoid Using Cotton Swabs To Clean Your Ears…
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What Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
The eardrum, known by audiologists as the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue that divides the outer ear and the middle ear. Its job is to vibrate as soundwaves enter the ear canal; the vibrations…
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What is Glue Ear and How is it Treated?
Glue ear occurs when your middle ear fills with a thick, glue-like fluid. It is much more common in children than in adults. While it often clears up on its own, glue ear has the…
