What Common Noises in the Ear Mean
Are you bothered by a strange noise in your ears? Sounds like ringing, cackling or popping can be caused by a number of different health conditions. Let’s take a look at what certain noises in the ear might indicate, as well as when to see a hearing health expert. Your Ears Are Ringing If your…
What Does the Color of Your Earwax Mean?
Though it may have the reputation of being “yucky,” earwax is an essential substance for the health of your ear. It has the important job of lubricating the ear canal so it doesn’t dry out and become irritated, as well as trapping debris and germs. An article published in the National Library of Medicine reports,…
What Causes Your Ear to Bleed?
Bleeding from the ear can be an upsetting symptom. The causes can range from relatively benign to more serious conditions that require medical attention. Let’s examine some of the more common causes as well as your treatment options. Skin Injury These are common and often minor injuries that can cause your ear to only bleed…
How to Care for Your Child When They Have an Ear Infection
Ear infections are extremely common in children, largely because their immune systems are weaker, and their Eustachian tubes—the passageways between the middle ears and back of the throat—are much more horizontal than adults. In fact, according to a 2020 article, “About 50% of all children will have at least 1 ear infection by the time…
Managing Chronic Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common condition, especially in small children. While the occasional infection is usually nothing to worry about, if the infection keeps coming back, it has the potential to lead to more serious health consequences, including hearing loss. The Link Between Chronic Ear Infections and Hearing Loss Symptoms of an ear infection can…
What Causes Ear Drainage & How Can I Stop It?
Many different types of substances can drain from the ear. Some are normal, while others require medical attention. Below we review different types and causes of ear drainage as well as their treatments. Earwax Earwax is a natural substance produced by a healthy ear. Its job is to moisturize the ear canal as well as…
What Does a Sharp Pain in the Ear Mean?
Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in the ear? This phenomenon, known medically as otalgia, may be alarming, but in many cases, it does not warrant serious concern. In this post, we review the common causes of ear pain and how each is treated. Ruptured Eardrum If you’ve ruptured your eardrum, it means it…
What Is a Patulous Eustachian Tube?
The Eustachian tubes are the passageways between the middle ears and the back of the throat. Their job is to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear and equalize ear pressure between the middle ear and the environment. In most cases, the Eustachian tubes remain closed, and they open only when you swallow, yawn…
How Are Eustachian Tube Disorders Treated?
According to the National Library of Medicine, the Eustachian tubes are narrow passageways that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat. They typically remain closed but open when you chew, swallow or yawn. The Eustachian tubes have three main functions: protecting the middle ear from pathogens, ventilating the middle ear to equalize…
How To Safely Remove Earwax at Home, and When To See an ENT
The right amount of earwax is essential to cleaning and protecting your ears. However, sometimes earwax can build up in the ear and cause problems like earaches, ear infections and even temporary hearing loss. Removing Earwax at Home If you have earwax buildup, you may be tempted to try and clean your ears with a…
