Ear wax is a natural substance found in the ear canal. It protects and lubricates the ear, and most of the time causes very few problems, but should excessive ear wax build up and cause a blockage, you may begin to suffer from earache or loss of hearing. So what are the best ear wax [...] Read more »
If you are a huge fan of live music and regularly attend concerts loud enough to make your ears bleed, it might be useful to know how to get rid of ringing in your ears after a concert. So is it possible to cure the ringing noise, or should you just accept that listening to [...] Read more »
Are Alcohol and Vinegar a good home remedy for swimmers ear? Swimmers ear is a common problem, particularly amongst those who enjoy regular sessions down at the local pool. The condition is caused by a bacterial infection of the ear canal and is usually as a result of water and dirt entering the ear. The [...] Read more »
What is the difference between swimmers ear vs ear infection? This is a very common question—particularly amongst those prone to annoying swimmers ear infections due to regular stints in the pool for keep fit purposes. But although the two conditions are very similar in terms of symptoms, there is a difference between them and it [...] Read more »
Although ear infections are usually associated with a great deal of pain and hearing loss, there are several different symptoms you should look out for in addition to the most common ones. So what does an ear infection feel like and what other symptoms are there in adults and children? Chronic earache is the most [...] Read more »
Ear infections (Otitis Media) are a frequent part of childhood, resulting in endless sleepless nights and days off school. Although minor ear infections do clear up on their own in a lot of cases, more serious ear infections sometimes require medical intervention in the form of a course of antibiotics, but what happens with an [...] Read more »
Ear infections are common amongst children, but can also occur in adults. When the ear infection is at its worst, the pain can be excruciating and exercise is probably the last thing on your mind, but once you are on the road to recovery, you may feel sufficiently well enough to fancy going for a [...] Read more »
Ear infections in babies and children can sometimes occur as a painful complication from colds and other infections of the upper respiratory tract. They are extremely common in young children, although some children seem to be more prone to ear infections than others, and at least 50% of babies will have been diagnosed with an [...] Read more »
Sinus infections can be extremely painful. Usually referred to as sinusitis, a sinus infection can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, which leads to painful inflammation and tenderness in the facial area, along with a blocked or very runny nose. Sinusitis affects people of all ages and is very common, so if you [...] Read more »
Living with a clogged ear is rather like existing in a strange underwater world—everything sounds muffled and you might hear strange crackling sounds from inside your head as ear wax shifts around in the ear canal. Most of the time the problem is a temporary one, but if you are struggling to cope with blocked [...] Read more »