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…
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…
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…
Managing ENT Conditions During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings about numerous changes in the body, including hormonal shifts that can impact your ear, nose and throat (ENT) health. Below are some common ENT conditions that may occur during pregnancy and tips on how to manage them effectively. Ear Congestion or Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Hormonal changes during pregnancy can impact pressure regulation in…
Why Do I Keep Getting Ear Infections?
If you’ve been dealing with frequent ear infections, you might wonder why they keep coming back. Chronic ear infections occur when fluid gets trapped in the ear and doesn’t fully clear up, leading to repeated infections. Here are some possible reasons why ear infections may become chronic: Eustachian Tube Problems The Eustachian tubes are small…
Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the presence of phantom sounds, such as ringing or buzzing, in one or both ears. It is commonly linked to hearing loss due to aging or exposure to loud sounds; approximately 10% of people in the U.S. have experienced tinnitus in the past year. For those with allergies, the presence of allergic symptoms…