Your ears are delicate, and there are many things that might impact the way they function. While some of these might be easy to understand and have simple remedies (such as a buildup of excess earwax), there are also more complex issues you can encounter. […]
You might not have heard of it before, as cholesteatoma is a relatively uncommon disease, but it can have incredibly serious repercussions if it is left untreated. […]
An earwax blockage is something that occurs when a build-up of earwax (cerumen) occurs within the ears, usually to the point that it cannot easily be cleaned away by the patient. It is normal to have some earwax within the ear – not only does it help to clean the ears out, but it also […]
Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare form of tinnitus that’s characterised by a whooshing, throbbing or rhythmic thumping noise, which can be present in either one or both of the ears. […]
Otosclerosis is a medical condition that occurs when there is abnormal bone growth in the ear. It is a leading cause of hearing loss in younger adults, though it can affect people at any age. […]
The ear is an essential yet delicate organ. It helps us not only hear but interpret sounds in our environment. Hearing involves changing sound waves in the air into electrical signals that are then transmitted to the brain. Hearing loss happens when one or more parts of the ear, hearing part of the brain or […]
Several viral infections (measles, mumps, meningitis) have effects on hearing and can cause transitory or permanent damage. The effects of COVID on hearing, however, have not been studied sufficiently enough to determine if the virus affects hearing too. What we know about COVID-19 so far SARS-Cov 2, or coronavirus, affects mainly the lungs, which is […]
One of the most important senses we have is our hearing. Being able to clearly hear not only allows us to communicate more effectively with people but also to stay aware of what is happening around us and make better sense of the world. […]
Hearing loss happens to many people during their lifetime, and it can be an extremely difficult condition to live with. […]
Severe hearing loss can be difficult to live with, but diagnosing and treating the condition is important to ensure you’re able to live the most normal and comfortable life possible. […]