Having swollen ears can be uncomfortable and even painful. The ear canal, also known as the external auditory canal, is the passageway that connects the outer ear to the eardrum. Swelling of the ear canal
Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal. Its purpose is to protect the ear by trapping dust and other small particles and to prevent the
As an audiologist, ear wax is a common subject of discussion with my patients. What is ear wax? Why do we need to have ear wax? What causes ear wax? What can I do to
If you have ever been prescribed medication, you may have been given a list of possible side effects. Oftentimes, those side effects include things such as fatigue, weight loss/weight gain, mood changes, and more. One
White noise, in the context of hearing, plays a role in our auditory system and has implications for our perception of sound.
Ear candling is an alternative medicine based on pseudoscientific principles that claim to remove earwax and toxins from the passages in one’s head. Ear candlers believe that the head contains pathways that are all interconnected
There are a variety of unusual sounds and noises that occur in our ears and many different reasons why we experience these sounds and sensations. One example of such an unusual sound is a cracking
There are a variety of sounds in our environment at any given time and place. From the faintest of sounds that we barely notice to the loudest of sounds that we experience, sounds and noises
Hearing tests are essential for evaluating an individual’s auditory ability. These tests measure the range and sensitivity of hearing, helping to identify any hearing loss or impairment. Frequencies play a crucial role in hearing tests,
Hearing aids are a medical device, and as such, for best outcomes, they need to be fit to an individual’s prescription. If a hearing aid is improperly fit, this can sometimes lead to undesired side
The auditory system is made up of a series of complex pathways that lead from the outer ear all the way up to the brain. The auditory system has three main components: the outer ear,
What are your favorite sounds? Maybe it’s taking a bite out of a crisp apple, a four-string quartet, or hearing the roar of a river. For some people, sound can be a real nuisance, even