Articles for Tag: "ear"

How genetic testing can help identify pediatric hearing loss 
How genetic testing can help identify pediatric hearing loss
Hearing loss that’s not detectable at birth can be caught sooner thanks to medical advancements.
A downside to over-the-counter hearing aids 
A downside to over-the-counter hearing aids
Find out if you might be a good candidate for the OTC hearing aids.
Should you clean your ears? 
Should you clean your ears?
Here’s what all that wax does and when you might need to see a doctor.
The danger of Q-tips 
The danger of Q-tips
How use of the cotton swabs can lead to infection, hearing loss and other damage.
New treatment for chronic sinusitis 
New treatment for chronic sinusitis
Learn about the benefits of a new treatment option for a common type of sinus infection.
Parents: Preserve your child’s hearing during the holidays 
Parents: Preserve your child’s hearing during the holidays
Before buying a last minute gift, here’s what you should know about noisy toys.
What you should know about swimmer’s ear  Featured
What you should know about swimmer’s ear
Find out how this summertime ailment is different than the typical ear infection.