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…
What Does A Lump Behind My Ear Mean?
When you find a lump behind your ear, it’s often not a cause for immediate alarm. These lumps can have various origins and may sometimes disappear without any intervention. Let’s delve deeper to understand the potential causes of these lumps and when it might be essential to seek medical attention. What Could Be Causing That…
What To Expect From An Ear Tube Procedure
An ear tube procedure is a common surgical procedure in children designed to address middle ear infections. If your child is scheduled for this procedure, understanding what to anticipate will help alleviate many of your concerns and provide the right support for your child. Surgery Overview The placement of an ear tube becomes necessary when…
How to Care For Your ENT Concerns When Traveling
The holidays are filled with travel. Whether you’re driving, flying or boarding a bus or train, cold and flu germs will likely be companions to at least one of your transportation’s passengers. Learning how to safeguard your ear, nose and throat (ENT) health during travel is essential in preventing sneezing and coughing from taking part…
What Are the Common Causes of a Perforated Eardrum
A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum. Symptoms of a perforated eardrum may include ear pain, fluid drainage from the ear, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and nausea or vomiting. Your ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist will usually identify a perforated eardrum through a visual inspection using an otoscope. Your specialist…
Four Signs You Should See an ENT
ENT specialists diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose and throat. They are also referred to as otolaryngologists. Let’s take a look at a few signs that you may be dealing with an ENT issue that requires further treatment. You Have Ear Pressure or Pain Pressure or pain in the ear can have several…