What Are My Treatment Options for a Perforated Eardrum?
A perforated eardrum is a tear or hole in the eardrum, the thin, flexible membrane separating the outer and middle ear. When it tears from an infection, sudden pressure changes or exposure to booming noise during concerts at The Stillery, it creates a hole that can affect hearing and make the ear vulnerable to bacteria….
Tips To Promote Quick Healing From a Perforated Eardrum
Your eardrum is a thin, delicate tissue inside the middle ear that amplifies sound waves and protects the inner ear. When it tears, usually from infection, trauma or sudden pressure changes, it’s called a perforated eardrum. Along with muffled hearing, drainage and sometimes dizziness, ear pain can be intense. Let’s take a look at a…
Can I Wash My Hair With a Ruptured Eardrum?
A perforated eardrum, also known as a ruptured eardrum, is a tear or hole in the thin membrane separating the outer and middle ear. It can arise from ear infections, sudden pressure changes, loud noise exposure and cotton swab use. While it often heals on its own, special care is needed during recovery, especially regarding…
What Side Should I Sleep On With a Perforated Eardrum?
A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in your eardrum. It may result from an infection, foreign objects in the ear (cotton swabs, fingers, etc.), physical trauma, loud noise exposure or sudden pressure changes. While most cases heal on their own, proper care is essential to avoid complications. One common question people have when…
How To Sleep Comfortably and Safely With Earplugs
If noisy neighbors, snoring partners or particularly loud Arvada streets keep you up at night, earplugs can be a game-changer. Let’s explore how earplugs impact your ears, the best options for sleep and tips to maximize comfort while wearing them overnight. Earplugs and Your Ear Health Earplugs are generally safe and can even improve sleep…
How Noise Affects Your Mood and Memory
Excessive noise not only has the potential to harm hearing but can also take its toll on physical and mental health. Whether it’s traffic from Wadsworth Boulevard or the sound of planes overhead, noise pollution can contribute to stress, fatigue and difficulty focusing. It’s possible to create a more peaceful environment once there is an…
Does My Child Need Their Tonsils Removed?
Tonsillitis can cause uncomfortable symptoms like a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, tender lymph nodes and pain in the head, neck or stomach. If your child experiences frequent tonsil infections, your ENT at may recommend a tonsillectomy. Typically, this surgery is only recommended if your child experiences multiple cases of tonsillitis. If your doctor determines…
Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
While some cases of hearing loss can’t be avoided, there are several steps you can take to reduce your risk. Protecting your ears from excessive noise and maintaining overall health are crucial for preserving your hearing. Here are some effective strategies to prevent hearing loss. Use Earplugs Inside your ears are delicate hair cells, known…
What Is the Valsalva Maneuver & How Does It Relate to Your Ears?
Even if you haven’t heard the term “Valsalva maneuver,” you probably know what it is. It is a breathing technique used for several reasons: one reason is clearing your ears. What Does the Valsalva Maneuver Entail? There are only a few steps involved in the Valsalva maneuver. They are: You can maintain these steps for…
How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?
If your child has chronic, recurrent ear infections, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may recommend ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes (TT). According to one 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Almost 7% of all children will have a least one set of TT (ear tubes) by 3 years…