Earaches are often caused by infections. Pain in the ear should always be treated by a professional. However, in some cases it is not possible – for instance, if you are in a distant village in the middle of nowhere. In this article, you will find a list of remedies that can help you alleviate […]
Every day we receive an immense number of sound signals from the world around us. These sounds vary from low to high-intensity ones, some are quiet and smooth, while others are loud and sharp, some are what we hear on a regular basis, and some may be new to us. In all their diversity, they […]
Is there a sound that is capable of making you cringe? For most people, the most common example is nails on chalkboard. However, in healthy people, it’s just a minor issue. Today we are going to discuss misophonia, a rare syndrome that makes people rage or panic when they hear ordinary sounds like whistling, yawning, […]
Many of those who live in the suburbs have to use public transport to get to work. It appears that the noise characteristic of such places is detrimental to our hearing: researchers say that regardless of what means of transportation you use, be it a car, a bicycle or a train, the level of noise […]
Using stem cells is one of the most promising technologies, say scientists, as they are capable of turning into any part of a human body. Hearing loss is also a condition which, according to recent researches, can be reversed with the help of stem cells. Yet such an approach, despite offering hope to those who […]
Love swimming? Hate this feeling of water in your ear every time you get out of water? Then, you should probably know that the thing that we all know as “swimmer’s ear” is actually a medical condition and it is better to be dealt with fast (in order to avoid unpleasant complications). Facts Swimmer’s ear […]
Under the term of a conductive hearing loss is understood the condition when a person looses the ability to conduct a sound from the external and/or middle ear into the inner ear. Under the term of a conductive hearing loss is understood the condition when a person looses the ability to conduct a sound from […]
Normally our ears are not supposed to keep fluid inside. However, in a number of cases water remains inside, causing a lot of inconveniences straight away and having potential to cause even more affecting one’s hearing or leading to an infection. What are the ways to get rid of it? Almost always the water that […]
Loss of hearing can have different reasons why it took place at all. Hearing loss means that a person has lost his ability to hear sounds either partially or completely. In the majority of cases it happens gradually as a person ages and health becomes worse. However, there are a lot of cases when sudden […]
Nerve deafness is also known by the name of sensorineural hearing loss or SNHL. It is a condition resulting from sensory cells damage in the inner ear. It is generally a condition that is fraught with hearing problems such as either complete loss of hearing, or uneven hearing. It is expressed in a person’s loss […]
Meniere’s disease was first introduced as a recognized ailment in 1861. It is considered as an abnormality of an inner ear. It is characterized by the following symptoms: One ear is generally affected Partial loss of hearing Fluctuating hearing loss Severe dizziness Vertigo Tinnitus Pressure or pain in the ear The labyrinth is the part […]
Pulsing in ear is also known as pulsating, or vascular tinnitus. This is an unusual sensation in the ear when it feels like you hear your heartbeat in the ear. The reasons for such sensations are numerous but generally it happens due to the alternations in the intensity of the blood flow in arteries and […]
Without a doubt, children have various ear infections much more frequently as adults, but that doesn’t mean ear infections are not potentially harmful for them. Adult ear infections usually have a little bit different nature and so they require another approach in treatment. If not cured properly, ear infections can cause decrease in hearing and […]
If you have been diagnosed permanent hear loss, you need to cope with new life conditions. It’s a sad fact, but hearing loss interferes in everyday life making even simplest things you’ve done earlier automatically much more complicated. On the other hand, there are millions of people worldwide who have the same problem and they […]
Even though today hearing loss is a problem that can be solved and hearing can be restored, it doesn’t mean you can neglect the decrease in it. The earlier you notify your hear loss and try to stop it, the better your results will be and thus you can escape permanent hear loss when only […]