Articles for Tag: "ear"

How genetic testing can now help identify childhood-onset hearing loss 
How genetic testing can now help identify childhood-onset hearing loss
Hearing loss that’s not detectable at birth can now be caught sooner.
Before you buy: What to know about over-the-counter hearing aids 
Before you buy: What to know about over-the-counter hearing aids
Find out if you need a hearing test before buying.
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.