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  • Best Ear Camera Tools Reviewed by An Audiologist

    This article explores the use of ear camera tools for inspecting and cleaning the ear canal, emphasizing safety and effectiveness. It highlights why ear cameras are useful, such as detecting abnormalities or excess earwax buildup, while stressing the importance of proper technique, appropriate tools, and knowing when to seek professional help. The author reviews four top-rated ear camera options—SmartCheck Digital Otoscope (best for kids), Anykit Digital Otoscope (budget-friendly), MS500 Digita...

  • What Is Ear Candling And Is It Safe?

    Ear candling, a practice dating back thousands of years, is often marketed as a method to remove earwax and treat conditions like earaches or hearing loss. However, research shows it lacks scientific support for effectiveness and poses risks such as burns, wax deposits in the ear canal, and potential eardrum damage. The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against this practice due to its potential harm. Instead, safer alternatives like mineral oil drops or gentle irrigation with a bulb syr...

  • Eardrum Rupture: Symptoms and What to Do

    A ruptured eardrum, or tympanic membrane perforation, is a common condition often caused by sudden air pressure changes, physical trauma, or untreated middle ear infections. Symptoms may include sudden ear pain, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and discharge from the ear. Treatment typically involves allowing the eardrum to heal naturally with care, such as keeping the ear clean and dry, while severe cases may require medical intervention like paper patch applications or surgery (tympanoplasty)...

  • Which Side Should I Sleep on with an Eardrum Rupture?

    A ruptured eardrum, or tympanic membrane perforation, occurs when the thin membrane separating the ear canal from the middle ear tears, often due to factors like severe infections, pressure changes, loud noises, or trauma. Symptoms include pain, fluid discharge, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. While sleeping on either side is generally acceptable, comfort is key, and proper rest and hydration support healing. Pain during an infection may subside after the rupture, but if caused by sudden tra...

  • An Audiologist's Review of Eargasm Earplugs

    Eargasm High Fidelity earplugs are an excellent choice for those seeking to protect their hearing, improve sleep quality, or alleviate sound sensitivity. Designed with a patented attenuation filter, these earplugs effectively reduce noise while maintaining high sound fidelity, making them ideal for activities like listening to music, watching TV, or engaging in conversations. The soft, hypoallergenic silicone material ensures comfort and breathability, while the sweat-resistant design keeps them ...

  • How to Get Eargo’s Free Sample For At Home Try On

    This article introduces Eargo hearing aids, highlighting their unique design and features. Unlike traditional hearing aids, Eargo devices are rechargeable, invisible, and can be self-fit using a smartphone app, with adjustments available remotely by over 30 audiologists. The article emphasizes the form factor of Eargo, which is designed to be nearly invisible in most ears, thanks to patented silicone tips that hold the device securely in place. To help potential customers experience the product b...