• Ear Tubes

    Ear tubes are tiny, hollow cylinders, usually made of plastic, that are surgically inserted into the eardrum. An ear tube creates an airway that ventilates the middle ear and prevents the accumulation of fluids behind the eardrum. Ear tubes can also be called tympanostomy…

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  • Earwax Build-Up & Blockage

    Earwax (also called cerumen) is produced by the glands in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. Earwax lubricates the ear canal—without it, our ears would feel dry and itchy. Earwax protects the skin of the human ear canal as well as provides some protection…

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  • Are You Taking Ototoxic Medications?

    Certain medications can damage the ear, resulting in hearing loss, ringing in the ear or balance disorders. These drugs are considered “ototoxic”. There are more than 200 known ototoxic medications (prescription and over-the-counter) on the market today….

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