“Exostosis of the external ear canal is a disease unique to man. It has been identified in prehistoric man...” according to DiBartolomeo, in a paper titled ‘Exostoses of the external auditory canal’[1]. Aural exostoses are typically firm, sessile, multi-nodular bony masses which arise from the tympanic ring of the bony portion of the external auditory canal. These growths develop subsequent to prolonged irritation of the canal. Also known as “Surfer’s ear”, since the most common cause of exostosis is frequent exposure to cold water, making this a condition that affects surfers at a higher rate than the average population[2]
Swimmer's ear, as defined by The Mayo Clinic, is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa. Symptoms often occur after water gets trapped in the ear, with subsequent spread of bacteria or fungal organisms. Because this condition commonly affects swimmers, it is known as swimmer's ear.
Those of you wearing hearing aids for many years may wonder why hearing aid batteries do not appear to last as long as before. It’s primarily due to the innovation...
Swimmer's ear, as defined by The Mayo Clinic, is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. The medical term...
“Exostosis of the external ear canal is a disease unique to man. It has been identified in prehistoric man...” according to DiBartolomeo, in a paper titled ‘Exostoses of the external...
A recently published article[1] in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America alters what has been the classic view of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Hair cells have long been...
If you or someone close to you appears to be having a difficulty hearing of late, you should not postpone seeking a consultation with an appropriate professional. The purpose of...
This article was prompted by an increase in calls from distressed patrons of the false advertisement trap which are getting all too frequent. The time has come when enough is...
Someone you know has a moderate hearing loss. Take a look at this animated infograph which will help you to understand how their quality of life has changed. Appreciating the...
Ever wonder what it is like for someone who experiences a moderate hearing loss? Imagine reading a book if every sentence looked like these?
Take a look at this animation....
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