Ears

Cholesteatomas are abnormal ear growths caused by infections or lacerations that occur in the middle ear behind the eardrum. Cholesteotomas, often beginning as cysts, can cause hearing loss due to growth that damages the bones of the middle ear. When the bones of the middle ear are damaged or destroyed, the infection can spread to…

A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that bypasses damaged hair cells in the ear and provides electrical stimulation directly to the auditory nerve, giving patients who are severely hearing impaired or profoundly deaf the ability to hear. It is most beneficial for those who cannot be helped with a traditional hearing aid. A…

Ear infections occur in a variety of ways, and can happen internally, in the middle ear, or the outer ear. Because of the wide range of bacteria and viruses that can afflict different segments of the ear, it is important to pay special attention to the severity of your symptoms to help our Ear Nose…

Ears come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Sometimes they can droop or stick out, making the individual who possesses them self-conscious about their appearance. Other times, accidents can occur, such as a baby tugging at a mother’s earring or a sporting accident, which can cause torn earlobes or other similar damage. What is…

Ear infections. They can be frequent, and for many, they can be painful. This, for those who are parents already know too well, can be especially true for children. Though viral ear infections tend to go away on their own and bacterial ear infections can be treated by way of antibiotics, chronic ear infections often…

Though many are hesitant to discuss the subject, earwax is a normal part of life. In fact, it’s essential to our overall well-being. Earwax, known in the medical world as cerumen, promotes ear health by protecting the body from infection. Should You Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears? In a word: no. Your ear…

Our ears consist of three primary components: the outer, middle, and inner ear. Our middle ear is a chamber—called the tympanic cavity—that contains the eardrum and three bones, called the ossicles, the malleus, incus, and stapes (or, as the bones of the middle ear are more commonly known, the hammer, anvil, and stirrup). If any…

When hearing loss is inherited, it may be due to otosclerosis, a condition of abnormal bone growth around the tiny bones in the middle of the ear. Where the stapes bone typically moves freely inside the ear to relay vibrations, this growth fixates the stapes, preventing sound signals from being sent to the brain. Unlike…

Swimmer’s Ear is a common condition that can affect those who swim often or anyone with open exposure to high levels of water, sand, dust or dirt. This condition, called otitis externa, is a fungal or bacterial infection of the outer ear canal commonly referred to as an earache. “Swimmer’s ear” doesn’t just affect swimmers.…