During the 16th century, they were more common among men than women. In England, earrings were typically worn in one ear only. In the western world, ear piercing was popular for women in Victorian times, but lost favor in the early 1900s when screw-back earrings were invented, eliminating the needRead More →
MRI scans use a magnetic field and radio waves to create computerized, three-dimensional images of the ear and the nerve that carries signals from the inner ear to the brain. An MRI scan may reveal a buildup of fluid or inflammation in the inner ear or a growth on theRead More →
Directions For Use Gently rub the base of the ear and then wipe the interior of the ear flap with cotton or cloth moistened with EPI-OTIC Ear Cleanser. Frequency of use: From two to three times a week to daily for routine use, before each ear treatment in the caseRead More →
What is the proper way to use ear drops? Putting in the drops Position the head so that the ear faces upward. … If the bottle has a dropper, draw some liquid into the dropper. … For adults, gently pull the upper ear up and back. … Gently pull theRead More →
If the cause is temporary, like in the case of an ear infection or loud noise, it’s most likely that the tinnitus will also be temporary. But, if you are experiencing a long-term condition affecting the ear, such as Meniere’s disease, your tinnitus may be more long-lasting or even permanent.Read More →
How to deal with tinnitus Avoid anxiety or stress, as these stimulate an already sensitive hearing system. Have adequate rest and avoid fatigue. Avoid the use of stimulants to the nervous system, including coffee (caffeine), alcohol, and smoking (nicotine). Sleep with your head propped up in an elevated position. HowRead More →
A condition called ‘cauliflower ear’, caused by friction between wrestlers on the mat, leads to the formation of small collections of blood that clot and block the flow of blood and nutrients. Do all wrestlers get cauliflower ear? Cauliflower ear is a deformity caused by blunt trauma that is commonRead More →
People suffering from a build-up of ear wax are not entitled to have their ears syringed on the NHS in England, a government minister has confirmed. Edward Argar said it was no longer one of the core services GPs are obliged to provide. Why do doctors not syringe ears anymore?Read More →
BPPV stands for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and essentially with BPPV, crystals from the ear get dislodged and displaced into a different part of the inner ear. The treatment for that is to put the head in different positions to move those crystals back into the part of the earRead More →
Granular myringitis is a localized chronic inflammation on the lateral surface of the tympanic membrane. It is characterized by the presence of granulation tissue over the involved area in the absence of middle ear disease. What does cholesteatoma look like? Cholesteatoma is the name given to a collection of skinRead More →