Ear and mastoid diseases (46 contents)
Diseases of the middle ear and mastoid process (15 contents)
How to treat otitis?
Otitis, especially in children, is a common health problem. It can be caused by various factors, such as viral or bacterial infections, allergies or the presence of a foreign body. Successful...
Medical cannabis in otolaryngology
In which situations is medical cannabis used in otolaryngology? We present some examples of diseases treated in this way.
Hearing screening in children - when to go for it?
The newborn hearing screening programme can help diagnose hearing problems in toddlers quickly and early. But what if you are concerned about your older child's hearing? When should you test?
Acute otitis media and influenza
Acute otitis media can occur as a complication after influenza, which mainly affects children. However, adults can also develop this condition. In most cases, the illness is mild, although...
Bleeding from the ear - causes, course, complications
The appearance of blood leaking from the ear should arouse our vigilance and mobilise us to visit the doctor. What are the causes of bleeding from the ear? Is it life-threatening?
A clogged Eustachian tube - is it dangerous?
Problems with a clogged Eustachian tube can have various causes. However, a clogged trumpet causes a lot of inconvenience in everyday life, such as poorer hearing, sometimes noises and crackles in...
Otosclerosis - sclerosis of hearing?
Otosclerosis is an impairment of sound transmission to the inner ear caused by remodelling of components of the auditory organ, most commonly the stirrup and the oval window, but other ossicles may...
Impact of auditory processing on phonological functions
Auditory processing disorders can affect the development of phonological functions and, therefore, speech and literacy development. This is an extremely important aspect, especially in relation to...
Bone anchored implants as a treatment for hearing loss
Hearing instruments used in patients with hearing loss are based on either air conduction or bone conduction. Bone anchored implants, based on bone conduction, represent a smaller percentage of...
How can you get rid of water in your ears?
Water can get into the ears during a visit to a swimming pool, but also in ordinary, everyday conditions - for example during bathing. Some patients manage to get rid of it quite quickly, while...
Where can ear pain come from?
Earache is an ailment that can have a variety of origins and many causes. The vast majority of patients who see a doctor for this reason are children. They are much more likely than adults to have...
