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What Causes Swollen Earlobes?
Swollen earlobes can have many different causes. Some of these can be treated at home, while others require medical attention. Let’s examine the causes and how to remedy them. Piercings If you or your child…
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Is It Ever Safe to Use Q-Tips in Your Ears?
Earwax, known by ENT physicians as cerumen, is a substance produced by the outer part of the ear canal. Its job is to lubricate the ear canals and protect the ears by trapping debris. Most…
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How Hypothyroidism Can Impact Your Life & Ways of Treating It
Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. There are many ways in which hypothyroidism can impact your life, which we review below. Fortunately, hypothyroidism,…
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Three Common Causes of Ear Pain
There are several different conditions that can cause ear pain in adults. Let’s look at three possible causes and what you can do to relieve your symptoms. Middle Ear Infections Though ear infections are much…
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Are Your Symptoms the Result of Laryngitis?
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, also known as the voice box. Let’s take a look at some of the common symptoms and causes of laryngitis as well as what to do if you…
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What Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
Your eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin tissue that divides the ear canal and middle ear. Its job is to vibrate when soundwaves enter the ear – the vibrations are then…
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How Your Diet Can Limit Acid Reflux Symptoms
Many of us have experienced the occasional case of acid reflux. However, others experience symptoms such as pain or burning in their chest after almost every meal or a chronic cough caused by irritation. If…
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How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Visit with a Speech Therapist
If your child has been diagnosed with a communication, feeding or swallowing disorder, they may have been referred to a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs are trained and licensed professionals who can help your child overcome…
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The Link Between Hearing Loss & Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a viral infection that is characterized by an itchy rash and small blisters. For most people, chickenpox is a mild disease, but for those who aren’t vaccinated and who haven’t had it before,…
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What are Voice Disorders and How are They Treated?
Research indicates that voice disorders affect 1 in 13 adults every year. They impact your ability to speak normally and interfere with your ability to communicate. However, many people don’t seek treatment for voice issues.…