Ear, Nose and Throat

You ears are great for holding up glasses and providing a nice backdrop for gold earrings. They also let you hear the sweet sounds of Beethoven, the comforting words of a partner, and the newlyweds in the next hotel room. The outer fleshy part of the... Full Answer

Yes, if you dunk your head under the bubbly water, the bubbles can get into your ear canals, carrying water and detergent with them. When this occurs, your ear canals can become irritated and itchy, and it may lead to more severe problems like swimmer's... Full Answer

Studies show that, from time to time, most people experience a lump, foreign body sensation or sense of a ball in the throat when they have an intense emotional experience. The term globus is Latin for ball or globe. Functional globus is typically felt... Full Answer

Beyonce blaring at the gym. Kelly Clarkson crankin’ while you jog. The Cars grooving on the freeway. In all of these scenarios, it's a good idea to protect your hearing from loud music -- even when wearing headphones. In fact, wherever you use... Full Answer

When you take off, the air pressure decreases as you ascend. The air trapped in your inner ear needs to escape and equalize the pressure between your inner ear and the atmosphere. How? The air escapes through your Eustachian tube, a small passage... Full Answer

You probably grew up thinking cotton swabs were the ultimate wax removers. But you've heard it before (assuming you're not suffering from hearing loss): Don't stick any spear-like objects (aka Q-tips) into your ear, as they can perforate your... Full Answer

Over-the-counter products such as nose sprays like Afrin can help relieve a stuffy head, nose, or ears if you need to fly. Make sure to put it in ziplock bag for security, but then use it when you are seated on the plane to reduce ear discomfort... Full Answer

A nasal endoscopy is a test performed to diagnose the structural abnormality causing your structural rhinitis. This is done by using a fiber optic instrument to view the insides of your nasal passages and sinuses. This may need to be done by an ear,... Full Answer

Follow these steps to remove earwax safely if you have an earache: Place a container of a small amount of mineral oil into a bowl or pan of warm water. Never heat the oil in a microwave. Lie on your side with your ear that has the earache facing the... Full Answer

Drink lots of water—which lubricates the vocal cords and helps them vibrate better—don’t smoke, and limit excessive yelling and screaming. Speak on full, deep breaths and pause to take a breath before you run out of air. If your voice... Full Answer