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…
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…
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…
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…
What to Know About Pregnancy Rhinitis
Pregnancy brings significant changes to a woman’s body, including some lesser-known conditions like pregnancy rhinitis. This condition can be disruptive but understanding it can help in managing the symptoms effectively. Understanding Pregnancy Rhinitis Pregnancy rhinitis involves the inflammation and swelling of nasal passages during pregnancy, resulting in congestion, runny nose and sneezing. Unlike allergic rhinitis,…
Understanding and Managing Pediatric Coughs
Parenting often comes with its fair share of worries, especially when it involves your child’s health. Knowing how to respond when your child is sick or injured can feel reassuring whether they fall at Sensory Park or come down with the flu. One common childhood symptom to watch out for is coughing. What Is a…
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…
How Are Stress and Hearing Loss Connected?
We often hear about the widespread effects of stress on our health, but one area that tends to go unnoticed is its impact on our hearing health. Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood or heart; it can also have a surprising effect on your ears. How Stress Affects Hearing Our inner ear contains tiny…