Information Site for Pulsatile Tinnitus
Overview The outer ear is that part of your ear that extends out from your eardrum to the outside of your head. An?outer ear infection?is also known as otitis externa. An outer ear infection often starts as an itchy rash. An outer ear infection is sometimes called swimmer?s ear. That?s because it often starts as … Read more
Ear correction surgery is?cosmetic surgery?to modify the shape or size of the ears or pin them back if they stick out. Pinning back the ears is known as an otoplasty or pinnaplasty. It’s usually carried out on children and young teenagers, though adults may wish to have it done, too. An otoplasty is not suitable … Read more
It’s not always possible to prevent hearing loss, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce the risk of damaging your hearing. ?Avoid Too Much Noise How loud is too loud? If you have to shout over the noise around you, it’s loud enough to damage your hearing. Sounds from motorcycles, concert … Read more
Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the way sound is conducted to the inner ear and a structure called the cochlea.?The problem may lie in the ear canal, eardrum (tympanic membrane), or the middle ear (ossicles and Eustachian tube).?The inner ear remains unaffected in this type of hearing loss. Types of … Read more
