Ear wax removal: how to do it safely and effectively?
Contrary to what you may think, ear wax plays an extremely important role in the proper functioning of the ear canal. Its main role is to protect the ear canal from fungi, bacteria and pollen. Earwax...
Tinnitus - causes
Tinnitus varies in character and duration, but for most people it is a nuisance - quite often it can make everyday life very difficult. It is always important to find the cause - the treatment of...
What are the symptoms of ear psoriasis?
Psoriasis is associated as a skin condition that causes itching, which occurs on areas such as the elbows, knees, scalp and back. However, it can occur on other parts of the body, including the ears.
Why does it ring in our ears?
There are many external factors that can cause clogging or ringing in the ears. Some of these cause temporary discomfort, while others can contribute to permanent hearing problems. What is the most...
How do I deal with clogging or ringing in my ears?
There are many reasons for clogging or ringing in the ears. Some factors such as infections or aeroplane flights only put you in this state for a short while, but chronic inflammation and tumours can...
A disturbed sense of balance: what could be the causes?
A disturbed sense of balance is a problem that can have various causes. Sometimes it is caused by medication, but it is also possible that the imbalance is the result of a neurological disease. What...
Hearing loss - can it be recovered?
Hearing impairment is a significant population problem. They are the cause of hearing disability in approximately 5% of the world's population. Hearing impairment can have many causes, but usually...
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...
Foreign body in nose and ear - what to do?
Children are full of energy - sometimes all it takes is to look away for a few seconds and a toddler can play a trick. Sometimes children, unaware of the danger, put objects into their nose or ear -...
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?
Home remedies for earache
Ear pain is a problem that definitely requires consulting a doctor. However, before patients go to see a specialist, it is not uncommon for them to try various home remedies for ear pain. While home...
Acute otitis externa
Acute otitis externa is a diffuse inflammatory process within the external auditory canal, sometimes involving the eardrum and auricle. It is more common in swimmers and people living in warm...
Apple cider vinegar: can it be used to treat otitis?
The deterioration of hearing and other symptoms associated with otitis can be so disruptive that patients resort to a wide variety of methods to get rid of the discomfort. In addition to established...
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...
Oil: a natural remedy for the ears?
The use of olive oil is a homemade and natural way to remove earwax from the ears. Placing a few drops of the heated liquid in the ear of a person who is struggling with an infection of this organ...
Clinical evaluation of the organ of equilibrium
Balance disorders and dizziness are subjective perceptions associated with symptoms of damage or abnormalities in the balance system. As the quality of life of patients complaining of disequilibrium...
Telematics in audiology
Telemetry and teleinformatics systems are developing more and more rapidly under the influence of advances in innovative technologies. Medicine is also benefiting from such solutions, with tangible...
Recurrent ear infections - how to deal with them?
Ear infections affect toddlers and adults alike. One of the most common childhood illnesses is acute otitis media. Ear infections are diseases that recur relatively often - how do you deal with these...
Foreign body in the ear
Foreign bodies are all kinds of objects, parts of plants, insects that have got there by accident or have been placed there deliberately. The latter situation is particularly common in children aged...
How do you safely unclog a blocked ear?
A clogged ear causes great discomfort. What causes a clogged ear canal? Can you help yourself with home remedies? When is a visit to an ENT specialist necessary?
