Why is My Ear Ringing? Tinnitus Explained
Most of us have experience tinnitus at one point or another. Tinnitus is a ringing in the ear that only the sufferer can hear. And while it may seem obvious that it is coming from the inner ear, the truth, is in fact, much more complex. Medical site WebMD defines tinnitus as “the sensation of…
How to Recognize Vertigo in Children
Having a child in pain can be heartbreaking to watch, even more so when they exhibit symptoms we may be unfamiliar with. Complaints of dizziness and nausea for short periods of time can be confusing, and we don’t think of children as having issues with vertigo. Vertigo is directly associated with the inner ear and…
Demystifying Tinnitus: What it is and How to Help
At some point in their lives, up to 25% of the population will experience tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus can be mildly annoying, or it can be debilitating. For some, it dramatically impacts their quality of life. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about tinnitus. Here are some important facts to…
What to Expect from New Hearing Aid Technology
For those experiencing ear disease or hearing loss, the good news is that there are new developments in hearing aid technology. This year, those with hearing loss can expect continual advancements in the options available, as well as improvements in the way hearing aids impact their lives. Here are a few things to expect to…
When to Seek Professional Help for Dizzy Spells
Sudden dizzy spells can happen to anyone. They occur for a variety of reasons, and most of the time there’s nothing to worry about. If you are experiencing them frequently, however, there might be something going on that should be addressed by an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Why Am I Dizzy? Dizziness can be…
Pediatric Otolaryngology: Facial Injures in Kids
How often do you think–really think–about your face? It’s not just a sideways glance as you walk past the mirror; it’s not how much time you put into makeup; it’s not even about putting on sunscreen or medication (although those are pretty important). The truth is, we don’t do a lot of deep thinking about…
Signs Your Child Has a Thyroid Problem
The inner workings of our bodies often escape us. We can move throughout the day without considering the involuntary actions of the organs that keep our bodies going. Only when we become sick or notice a change in our bodies do we question the inner workings of our body. The challenge of diagnosing symptoms when…
FAQ’s on Getting Ear Tubes
Ears need to be protected, from the day you are born and beyond. We listen with our ears, and they are the center of our balance. So when ears become infected, it can create problems. But what happens if ears repeatedly get infected? The solution is much more than penicillin. Ear tubes are often the…
3 Things You Need to Know About Sinus Headaches
There are different causes of headaches that separate them into two categories, primary or secondary. A primary headache affects a pain-sensitive structure in the brain. A secondary headache is something such as inflammation of the sinuses. Here are three things to know about sinus headaches. 1. Moisture Is Necessary When you have a sinus headache,…
Ask ENT Doctors: Your Sinuses and Sinus Headaches
We learn a lot of things throughout our lives. Going to school, reading books, watching informational television, and, sometimes, even surfing the Internet are all strong influences in our education. We learn science and history and English and math–but, outside of the classroom, when we don’t even know we’re learning, we are constantly picking up…