Tell-Tale Signs That An Infant Has Hearing Difficulties
Identifying hearing difficulties in infants is crucial for timely intervention and support. Here are some tell-tale signs that may indicate an infant has hearing difficulty.
December 2024
What could be the *reasons why* my ear aches?
Ear aches can be quite uncomfortable. Here are some common reasons why your ear might ache. The common causes include the following…
What You Need To Know And Do About a Nose-Bleed (Epistaxis)
Nosebleeds (epistaxis) can be alarming, but most cases can be managed with simple first aid. Here’s what you need to know:
Why One Should Avoid The Use Of Cotton Swab
Using cotton swabs (Q-tips) to clean or scratch itchy ears can do more harm than good. Here’s why:
The good, the bad and the ugly: Use of ear phones
The use of earphones with mobile devices is not is not to be avoided completely. This technologically advanced tool has come to stay with us, especially with the youth.
Used in a knowledgeable way could be very enjoyable.
All You Need To Know About Ear Wax
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by the glands in the ear canal. It plays a crucial role in maintaining ear health, but excessive earwax can cause problems.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
ENT disorders are very common conditions encounter in any clinic setting. They form about 40% of cases in General Practice clinic. They are varied spectrum of conditions and can affect “new born” through to the “aged”, with Newborn baby with difficulty breathing and 95 year old with difficulty hearing. In between these extremes – various conditions including:
Importance Of Ear Health
There are three main parts of your ear including the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Your tympanic membrane (eardrum) separates your outer ear and middle ear.
Voice Disorders
As everyone’s voice is unique it is difficult to define a normal voice. A normal voice is pleasant sounding and has age and sex appropriate pitch and loudness. When a voice is not pleasant sounding, is too loud or too soft or is too high or low for one’s gender, a voice problem MAY be present.
