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How to Cure Plugged Ears
Ears can become plugged due to a number of reasons. You may experience plugged ears if you have a cold or allergies, if you're on an airplane or due to an overabundance of ear wax. Whatever the case,...
View ArticleHow to Use the Otoscope
The otoscope is a diagnostic medical instrument used to examine the inside of the ear and eardrum. It consists of a light source and magnifying lens connected to a handle. Clinicians commonly use the...
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Perforated Eardrum Facts
A perforated ear drum occurs when foreign objects enter into the ear, often from Q-tips or bobby pins. Trauma may also result from a viral infection or injury. Recognizing the symptoms of a perforated...
View ArticleHow to Stop Tinnitis
The ailment tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be maddening. Even in the quietest places the ringing won't stop. Someone with tinnitus hears noises, usually irritating like a constant ringing, even...
View ArticleWhat Medications Cause Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a very common condition that can be brought about by many different factors. For some people, the condition can be the result of the body's negative reaction to certain medications. If you...
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How to Clear Stopped Up Ears
As the old saying goes, you shouldn't put anything larger than your elbow in your ear. Although most people may think that getting rid of ear wax from inside the ears is an important part of daily...
View ArticleWhat Helps Tinitus?
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, "Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from tinnitus or head noises." The head noises may include ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing in the ears....
View ArticleEarache Treatment for an Adult
Earaches in adults can have a number of underlying causes. The most effective treatment for an earache will depend on its cause and severity.
View ArticleThe Occlusion Effect
The occlusion effect is a hearing condition that typically affects those who are fitted with hearing aids. The occlusion effect is when a sound or noise, usually the person's own voice, sounds altered...
View ArticleThe Causes of Positional Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder that causes vertigo. The sensation makes you feel as if your surroundings are spinning around you. Needless to say, you become rather...
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How to Make Your Own Ear Wash
The old saying goes: You should never put anything smaller than your elbow inside your ear. Doctors still stand by this statement. The only exception to the rule is an eyedropper or syringe used to...
View ArticleTreatments for Inner Ear Problems
Because disorders of the inner ear are varied, the treatments to help calm them are numerous as well. Oftentimes, solving a problem can be a simple proposition. Other times, it may involve specialized...
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About Trigeminal Neuralgia & Ear Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia has been considered one of mankind's most painful disorders and has even been known to lead to suicide. This disorder of the fifth cranial nerve is characterized by extreme pain of...
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How to Prevent an Earache
Ear ache is caused by the accumulation of fluid in the ear or pressure that occurs in the middle ear. It could be anything from slightly painful to extremely painful and very common among children....
View ArticleHow to Clean Cerumen
Cerumen, also known as ear wax, is commonly found in the ear canal. While providing some degree of protection, an abundance of ear wax may also clog the ear and interfere with hearing. Proper removal...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Ear Problems
Ear problems can occur in a number of different ways. These problems are often residual effects from other health problems. Ear pain can be a symptom of medication, a buildup of fluid or be caused by...
View ArticleTinnitus Therapy
Millions of people worldwide suffer from tinnitus, a whistling, ringing or buzzing in the ears that isn't caused by an outside source. According to the American Tinnitus Association, at least 50...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Ear Aches
There are many different causes of earaches. Allergies, altitude changes and sinus infections are some of the most common causes. Especially for children, these pains can come all too often. Children...
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How to Relieve Ear Pressure Pain
If you are suffering from ear pressure, most likely you are feeling itchiness and pain and are having trouble hearing. In most cases, this buildup in pressure is caused by fluid or earwax that has...
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