The ear has three main parts: the outer, middle and inner ear. The outer ear (the part you can see) opens into the ear canal. The eardrum separates the ear canal from the middle ear. Small bones in … [Read more...] about How does an ear work?
Preventing Ear And Sinus Pain While Flying
This information is intended to help you understand more about the ear or sinus pain that you are concerned you may experience on an upcoming airplane flight. First, let us explain to you how ear … [Read more...] about Preventing Ear And Sinus Pain While Flying
Earwax (Cerumen)
The ear canal is shaped like a funnel. The skin of the outer part of the canal has glands that produce wax, also called cerumen. The main purpose of the wax is to trap dust or particles to keep them … [Read more...] about Earwax (Cerumen)
Serous Otitis Media
Serous otitis media is the most common cause of hearing loss in children. Fortunately, the hearing loss associated with this condition usually is not permanent . Proper treatment restores the hearing … [Read more...] about Serous Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection(Swimmer’s Ear)External Otitis
The ear canal is lined with skin that is very similar to the skin on the arm or anywhere on the body. Chronic exposure of the skin to water or to trauma such as that from Q-tips, bobby pins, … [Read more...] about Outer Ear Infection(Swimmer’s Ear)External Otitis
Swimmer’s Ear (External Otitis)
WARNING: If you already have an ear infection, or if you have ever had a perforated or otherwise injured eardrum, or ear surgery, you should consult an ear, nose, and throat specialist before you go … [Read more...] about Swimmer’s Ear (External Otitis)
Head and Neck Cancer
More than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of which is preventable) this year; nearly 13,000 of them will die from it. Find it early - and be cured Tobacco is the … [Read more...] about Head and Neck Cancer
Dizziness
What You Can Do for Dizziness and Motion Sickness Each year more than two million people visit a doctor for dizziness, and an untold number suffer with motion sickness, which is the most common … [Read more...] about Dizziness