Scuba Diving and the Eustachian Tubes
When scuba divers descend into the depths of the water, they may experience a condition commonly called “ear squeeze.” This happens because the pressure in the middle ear and…
Celebrities are known to be trend-setters. However, part of that role means doing things that may be putting their own body at harm. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez and many more celebrities are often seen wearing heavy, long earrings. Wearing these fashionable earrings comes with a risk: a torn ear lobe.
Torn Ear Lobe
People all around the world are getting their bodies pierced. The ear is the most frequent body part that is pierced. Along with this fashion statement comes the risk…
Acoustic Trauma: How Loud Noises Can Damage Hearing
Acoustic trauma is caused by loud noises, which damage the inner ear. Normally, the brain process sound through a "domino" effect. Sound travels along a pathway from air to…
Swimmer’s Ear: The Best Prevention…Is No Prevention?
Michael Phelps stunned the world in the first week of the Olympics, setting a record for the most Olympics medals held by an individual athlete. Many would say he…
Dr. Lorraine Smith, Pediatric ENT in Los Angeles
Ear, nose, and Throat Care for Your Child #1: Q-tip or Not to Q-tip
You may have heard the old adage that you should not put anything in your ears that is smaller than your elbows. But why shouldn't we use Q-tips? After all,…