Can Allergies Be the Cause of Frequent Ear Infections?
If you have allergies and experience frequent middle ear infections, you may be interested to learn that the two conditions are closely linked. In this post we review how to recognize an ear infection, why there’s a link between allergies and ear infections, and how to manage allergies. How to Recognize an Ear Infection If…
Beware of Noisy Toy Choices This Holiday Season
From adorable talking dolls to small firetrucks with miniature sirens, noisy toys might actually contribute to hearing loss for kids and their caregivers. And with holiday gift-giving right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to learn more about which toys are on the naughty or the nice list when to comes to noise levels….
Is the Hearing Aid Stigma Dead Yet?
Hearing loss affects one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 and one in two people over age 75, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. But it’s a misconception that hearing loss only affects older people; one in five teenagers experiences some degree of hearing loss, reports the Hearing Loss Association…
What to do About a Lump Behind Your Ear
Finding a lump anywhere on your body can be a frightening experience. Some people experience lumps behind their ears. They can be hard or soft. Some may be tender to the touch, while others are painless. These lumps can occur for a variety of reasons, many of which are benign. Let’s take a look at…
If You’re Experiencing Ear Pain, It May Be Allergies
If you’re experiencing itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing or sore throat, you have your allergies to thank. Another symptom you can add to the list is ear pain, which may be the result of inflammation or infection caused by allergies. Below we review what causes allergy symptoms, the types of ear pain associated…
Why Are You Dizzy?
There are many parts of your body that work together to help you balance, including your eyes, inner ears, brain and the nerves in your feet and spine. When one of these body parts malfunctions, it can make you feel dizzy. It’s important to see a doctor for unexplained dizzy spells right away, as they…
How Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?
Many of us are all too familiar with the discomfort of an allergic reaction. Between itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose, sinus pressure, sneezing and a scratchy throat, the face becomes quite the hot spot for your symptoms. What many don’t know is allergies can also affect your ears. What Causes an Allergic Reaction? Your immune…
How Do Antibiotics Work Against Ear Infections?
Ear infections typically occur when fluid becomes built up behind the eardrum, causing pain and inflammation. Since most ear infections are caused by bacteria growth, they are often treated with antibiotics. However, this is not the case for every ear infection; some factors that can affect treatment options and outcomes include the cause of the…
See a Doctor Before Buying Hearing Aids
If you’re in the market for hearing aids, it may be tempting to purchase them from a big box retailer. But doing so could be risky to your health, the FDA cautions. The reason is simple: there are many different factors that contribute to hearing loss, and unless you know the causes of yours, you…
Ear Tube FAQ
Ear infections are the number one reason parents take their children to the doctor. In fact, most kids have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. In most cases, ear infections are not serious and can be treated with antibiotics; however, for children with chronic middle ear infections, surgically placed ear tubes are…
