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What To Know About Tympanosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis is a medical condition characterized by scar tissue on the tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum, and within the middle ear cavity. This post-inflammatory disorder can lead to varying degrees of hearing loss…
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Cold vs. Allergies: Which Do I Have?
Colds and allergies share similar symptoms; it’s hard to know which is which when experiencing those symptoms. Colds are contagious, and allergies are not, so it’s essential to understand the differences so as not to…
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Is My Earache Caused by a Cold or Ear Infection?
It’s common to experience an earache. If you are, it’s important to identify the source of it in order to find relief. In this post, we cover the common cold and an ear infection as…
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How Is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Treated?
Your Eustachian tubes are the passageways between your middle ears and the back of your throat. They have several important jobs, including draining fluid from your middle ears and equalizing air pressure between your middle…
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Do My Child’s Ear Tubes Need to Be Removed?
If your child experiences frequent or severe ear infections, their pediatrician may refer them to a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician to have ear tubes placed. What Are Ear Tubes? Ear tubes are…
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How to Care for Your Child When They Have an Ear Infection
Ear infections are extremely common. In fact, according to an article published in JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page in 2020, “About 50% of all children will have at least 1 ear infection by the time they…
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Should I Fly With an Ear Infection?
Many people feel pressure or a blockage in their ears when they fly, especially during takeoff and landing. While this is usually nothing more than a minor inconvenience that resolves fairly quickly, it becomes a…
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How To Manage Chronic Ear Infections
While the occasional ear infection is rarely a cause for concern, chronic ear infections can be painful, frustrating and even potentially lead to hearing loss. If you have a child who suffers from regular ear…
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What Is a Cholesteatoma and How is It Treated?
A cholesteatoma is an abnormal mass of skin cells that forms in the middle ear, behind the eardrum. Left untreated, the mass can grow in size and lead to complications such as infection, balance issues,…
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What Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue that divides the outer and middle ear. Its job is to vibrate in response to soundwaves hitting it. The vibrations are then sent…
