Category Archives: Ear

Everything you need to know About Earwax Earwax is produced by the glands in the ear canal to trap small particles that could potentially harm the eardrum. While everyone produces ear wax, certain factors, such as the size of the ear canal and age, can impact the amount of ear wax produced. Outside Factors thatContinue reading “Everything you need to know About Earwax”

Tinnitus is described as a ringing in the ears. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. Millions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the country. Nearly 15% of the general public — over 50 million Indians — experience some form of tinnitus. What are theContinue reading “What Causes Ringing in the Ears”

Ear pressure can be an uncomfortable feeling when one or both of your ears feel clogged. Ear pressure occurs when the eustachian tube becomes partially or completely blocked as a consequence of common colds, allergies, or sinusitis. When the eustachian tube gets blocked, sounds may become muffled and you may experience pressure, pain, or fullnessContinue reading “How to Alleviate Ear Pressure”

Itchy ears and throat can be a sign of a few different conditions, including allergies and the common cold. These symptoms are usually no cause for concern and can often be treated at home. However, these symptoms can also be an indication of a more serious problem.  Here are some of the potential causes ofContinue reading “What Causes Itchy Ears and Throat?”

Earaches can cause debilitating pain, making it difficult to sleep, eat, and drink. The most common cause of ear pain is ear infections. When the ear becomes infected, inflammation and pressure can cause intense pain. However, earaches are not always caused by an ear infection. Other common conditions that cause earaches include: Air pressure Earwax buildup Continue reading “Home Remedies for Ear Pain”

It is estimated that at least 25 million people own Airpods, the wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple. That means at least 25 million people are walking the busy streets of their city listening to music, podcasts, or other audio to avoid external noise during their daily commute.  Headphones are great, the audio you play entertainsContinue reading “How Headphones Affect Hearing”

If there is one personal hygiene task you need to take off your to-do list, it’s this: stop cleaning your ears with cotton swabs. Experts strongly discourage twirling cotton-tipped swabs in the ears. Here’s why. What is Earwax? When people see earwax, also known as cerumen, inside their ears, they automatically assume it is a sign of beingContinue reading “Why You Need to Stop Using Q-Tips to Clean Your Ears”

The eustachian tubes are located on each side of the face and connect the middle ear to the back of the throat and nose. These tubes usually remain closed, but they open up whenever you swallow, chew, or yawn. If swelling or fluid builds up within these passageways, it may block your eardrums from draining properly. AsContinue reading “What is Eustachian Tube Congestion?”

Ear problems can be extremely uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially when they last for days or weeks at a time. They can cause mild pain or discomfort inside the ear, hearing loss and even pain when swallowing. There are many different types of ear problems that occur for a variety of reasons. These are the mostContinue reading “Most Common Ear Conditions”