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…
Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a dip in the pool, floating the river or making a trip to the lake. However, there are dangers lurking in the waters that you may not realize are there – in the form of microscopic bacteria. When bacteria becomes trapped in the ear canals,…
Why Do Your Ears Itch?
There are many potential causes for an itchy ear. Until you figure out what’s triggering your symptoms, you won’t know what the best course of treatment is. While talking to your ear, nose and throat physician (otolaryngologist) is the best way to get to the bottom of it, below is a guide to help you…
The Dangers of Ear Candling
Candles are great for setting the mood during a romantic dinner date or relaxing bath, but they’re not so great for treating medical conditions. Ear candling has become popular among homeopathic groups to treat impacted earwax or congestion, but research shows the practice is ineffective and even dangerous. What Is Ear Candling? The origins of…
What is Post-Traumatic Vertigo?
If you’ve experienced a recent accident or injury in Abington that resulted in blunt trauma to the head or neck, you are likely to experience vertigo and dizziness. Up to 80 percent of accident victims suffer symptoms as a result of their injury; these may persist for a week or longer, and one out of…
How Ears Work
It’s a safe bet that few people in Phoenixville give much thought to their ears, unless they’re getting them pierced or covering them up when it’s cold outside. But these complex organs demand some attention and respect. They are able to collect and process sounds and transmit them to the brain for interpretation. That’s a…
