The human ear is not just an organ of hearing—it is a highly specialized structure that also plays a critical role in balance and spatial orientation. Understanding how the ear is built and how it works can help us appreciate the importance of ear health and guide early recognition of hearing or balance disorders.
At MicroCare ENT, we emphasize patient education alongside medical care, empowering individuals with accurate knowledge of their own auditory system.
The ear is anatomically divided into three main sections:
Each part contributes to the process of hearing and balance in a unique and interconnected way.
Sound Collection and Direction
Mechanical Transmission of Sound
The middle ear is an air-filled chamber located behind the eardrum. It consists of:
Signal Conversion and Balance Control
The inner ear, also known as the labyrinth, is a complex, fluid-filled structure housed within the temporal bone. It consists of two primary components:
Sound Capture: Sound waves enter the ear through the pinna and travel down the auditory canal.
Vibration Transmission: These waves strike the eardrum, causing it to vibrate. The vibration moves through the ossicles of the middle ear.
Signal Conversion: The stapes bone presses against the oval window of the cochlea, generating waves in the cochlear fluid.
Electrical Impulse Creation: Hair cells in the cochlea move with the fluid waves and generate electrical impulses.
Signal Transmission to Brain: The auditory nerve carries these signals to the auditory cortex of the brain, where they are interpreted as recognizable sound.
The vestibular system in the inner ear helps detect motion and orientation in space:
Signals from these organs are sent to the brain and integrated with visual and muscular input to help maintain balance, posture, and coordination.
Having a clear understanding of how the ear works allows individuals to better recognize symptoms of hearing loss, infection, or balance disturbances. It also helps:
Improve awareness of noise-related hearing damage
Encourage early diagnosis of auditory or vestibular disorders
Promote regular ear check-ups and hearing tests
Educate about safe practices in managing ear health (e.g., avoiding cotton swabs, managing ear infections promptly)
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An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tears in your eardrum. The eardrum or Tympanic Membrane is a thin membrane that divides your middle ear and outer ear canal and it vibrates when sound waves enter your ear leading to vibration of hearing bones which passes vibrations to the hearing nerve. If your eardrum is ruptured your hearing can be affected.
Common causes for Tympanic Membrane perforations (eardrum holes) are:
Ear drum holes usually heal spontaneously. This spontaneous healing largely depends upon two factors: the size of the hole and the presence of infection. Holes or perforations greater than 40 – 50% of the size if the ear drums rarely heal by themselves. Infected perforations rarely close spontaneously. Holes of eardrum from blunt trauma like that slapping over the ear is most likely will heal spontaneously. This is true only for eardrum holes from blunt trauma that does not become infected.
Usually, eardrum holes which are due to injury heal in one month period, if not healed that must be closed with operation.
Keeps your ear dry to prevent further infection Preventing water from entering the ear canal by stuffing your ears with cotton with Vaseline helps to avoid infections in the ear and better healing Don’t blow the nose note several times absolutely. Blowing your nose will cause pressure to rise in the middle ears which can be painful and can also slow your eardrum’s healing.
Ear discharge is the drainage of pus, blood, ear wax or fluid from the ear. An infected ear can produce pus discharge continuously, sometimes intermittently it can damage your hearing. That means you are having a hole in the eardrum as the fluid builds up behind the eardrum and tear the eardrum. Doctors call this as chronic otitis media.
It may lead to hearing loss, speech language problem in children. If it is untreated for long time, that leads to the infection for the large bone behind your ear (mastoiditis) and the extra skin growing in your ear (cholesteatoma) and also a very slight risk of infection spreading into your brain that can cause meningitis.
No, it is not generally contagious.
Do not use Cotton Buds to Clean Ears! These cotton buds tend to push ear wax back into the canal causing wax to build up or can injure the ear drum. Ears are having self-cleaning mechanism to clean it selves. Allow the natural way to remove ear wax by letting tiny hairs in the ear propel the wax outward as the canal moves with talking or chewing. Only you can use the cloth or let the nature follow its course otherwise need to contact your ENT specialist.
Take treatment at the first sign of cold and sore throat. Otherwise, it may cause ear infection.
1.Micro suction cleaning of your ears
Specialist ENT microsurgeon cleans your ears with the help of micro suction. Cleaning your ears will clears out the pus and any debris in the canal so that the ear drops can reach the point of infection.
2.Ear drops
Antibiotic ear drops help to dry up your ear as antibiotics kill the bacteria that cause infection. Some of the antibiotics might damage your hearing if you have a hole in your eardrum only specialist doctors prescribe these types of antibiotics.
3.Surgery
This operation is called as myringoplasty or tympanoplasty that done to repair hole in your eardrum. The specialist ENT microsurgeon can put a small patch of graft onto your eardrum hole. The Surgery is more likely to work if your surgeon is experienced in this kind of micro surgeries.
1.Going in cold weather causes ear infections: No, ear infections are not caused by going in cold weather without your ears covered. The middle ear most often becomes infected from bacteria that travel up the eustachian tube which is opened behind the nose from the throat.
2.Ear infections run in families: No, there is no evidence that ear infections are inherited and runs in families. Ear infections are common in infants and young children because they have immature immune system and a shorter, less angled eustachian tube. Those who had frequent ear infections as a child may or may not continue to get ear infections them as adults.
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Ear wax is made up of a slightly different mixture of substances in each individual depending upon their environment, age, race, and diet.
Ear wax is typically produced by glands in the skin of ear canal, only in your outer ear and NOT in the middle ear or inner ear.
The main purpose of the wax produced by your ears is to protect the ear from dust, foreign particles and microorganisms. It also protects ear canal skin from irritation due to water or pollutants. Ear wax absorbs the debris and dead skin cells for preventing them from being pulled deeper into the ear canal. It prevents insects and bugs from creeping in. Ear wax repels insects or traps insects that try to get into your ear. Your ears stay bug and insect-free. Essentially, it is your last line of defence in the ear.
Your ear canal can produce oily secretions called as ear wax or cerumen. In normal circumstances, wax turns into dry flakes and falls on its own due to movements of jaw.
When your ear canal skin glands make more ear wax than is necessary, it may get hard and block the ear. When you try to clean your ears with ear buds, bobby pins or other objects, the wax will be pushed deep inside more and more and causing a wax blockage. It may also cause a temporary hearing loss.
Ear wax in Children
Children just like adults produce ear wax naturally. Don’t try to remove ear wax in children with cotton buds that may push the wax deep inside and block it. If you have suspected that if your child has ear wax blockage, then consult the ENT surgeon, who will clean with special instruments without damaging eardrum.
Ear wax in older adults
Ear wax can also be problematic especially in old age people.
When to see a doctor
Most people don’t need frequent doctor visit for ear wax removal. If you are unable to clear the way, you have to seek attention of your ENT doctor. Your doctor may use irrigation, suction, or a curette to remove the wax blockage.
1.Softening Ear wax
You can use wax softening drops to soften ear wax and later visit your doctor to get removed of wax. You should never attempt to remove the ear wax yourself. This can damage your eardrum and leads to the infection or hearing loss. However, you will often be able to remove the excess ear wax yourself but, use cotton buds on the outer portion of your ears only.
2.Ear Irrigation
You should never attempt to irrigate your ear yourself. Irrigation is in a case of ruptured eardrum could cause infection or hearing loss.
3.Microsuction
Your specialist ENT doctor will do this micro irrigation and suction to remove the blocked wax.
How to clean your ears at home?
You need to clean your ears properly when too much ear wax is produced. Everyone has some myths about ear wax. Many feel it is not normal. But the truth is the normal human body secretion, produced as a protective measure from keeping out dust, bacteria, and bugs from your ear. It helps you to protect the sensitive and important middle and inner ear structures. Sometimes, there will be too much ear wax is produced causing of irritation or hearing loss. At that time, you are having the only option of cleaning yourself or consulting your ENT doctor.
People tend to use cotton buds, hydrogen peroxide or bike keys to clean ear wax.
Cotton swabs are very popular ear cleaning method. These cottar buds are available everywhere in supermarkets, pharmacy and convenience stores and also give you feel of goodness as it is easy and used quickly and threw it away. But the usage of cotton buds is not good for ears. Instead, it harms your ears. It looks like cotton buds’ usage is a simple and effective cleaning method, but actually, it pushes the ear wax deeper inside. Only little amount wax comes out with cotton buds. The more you push the ear wax deeper into your ear, the more wax builds up eventually, it blocks the canal completely leading to hearing problem, infections by injuring the skin of the canal and also by the chance of injuring eardrum which is a thin membrane.
So, it is recommended that Do NOT use cotton buds for ear cleaning. If you still want to use, you can use to clean the outer third of your ear canal where the ear wax is produced.
Don’t use any tools like tip of a pen, car keys, and head of bobby pins.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is another method for cleaning ear wax used by many people. It helps you to remove wax by softening and loosening the ear wax, making it easier for you to remove with a cotton ball or make it easier for your ear to clean itself. But it can cause irritation, dryness and an increased risk of infection. Sometimes, unknowingly if you pour hydrogen peroxide in an ear with eardrum hole, it may lead to permanent hearing loss by damaging hearing nerves. So, this is also NOT a choice for ear cleaning at home.
Ear Irrigation at home
People tend to use warm tap water which works as they soften and loosen the wax. But it can irritate your ear skin and any manipulation to remove oil may injure your eardrum. So, this is also NOT a choice for ear cleaning at home.
Mineral Oil
Warm coconut oil, usually room temperature will soften and loosen the ear wax, making it easier for your ear to drain itself. However, it cannot remove the hardened wax or when it is used in perforated eardrum cases, lead to definite infection. So, this is also NOT a choice for ear cleaning at home.
Professional Ear Syringing
Ear syringing is an effective method to clean the ear wax. This is an old method of cleaning.
It works by loosening up large chunks of wax when water is pushed towards the walls of the ear canal not to towards the ear drum. Once the wax is loosened, then it can be removed with medical suction. It is a highly efficient ear cleaning method.
However, there are potential risks with this ear cleaning method like damage to the ear canal or ear drum and dizziness and nausea when the sudden pressure of water and its temperature affects your inner ear.
Those who like this “old school” solution can take this Ear syringing NOT at home but by the professional ENT doctor of any local primary care physician.
The best method recommended for ear cleaning at home
The best way to clean your ears at home is not to clean your ears. Ears clean themselves, no need of cleaning by external methods. If you don’t do anything for cleaning, your ears will be clean on their own and will be healthy. Don’t try to disturb natural self-cleaning mechanism.
You can use the cloth to remove the wax in outer part of the ear canal. Even if the water enters into ear canal after the bath, you can clean with cloth. However, when you have excess wax in your ear, consult the ENT doctor who can remove the wax safely with Micro Suction method and special micro instruments.
Wax cleaning is not at all required regularly.
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Hearing and understanding speech are essentials parts of everyday life. They facilitate the communication that connects you to the world.
Hearing loss is an invisible condition. we cannot see hearing loss, only its effects can be felt. Hearing loss can affect people of all ages, from new born to elderly. Hearing loss may be a sudden or gradual loss, depends on the cause that it can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The degrees of hearing loss: mild, moderate, severe, profound.
Hearing impairment led to inability to understand speech sound, decreased capability to communicate, delay in language development, economic and educational backwardness, social isolation and stigmatization.
Hearing loss is a major public health issue and economic burden to the country and is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease.
Hearing impairment is the most frequent sensory deficit in human population, affecting more than 250 million people in the world.
In India, 63 million people (6.3%) are suffering from significant hearing loss. It was estimated that number of persons with hearing disability per 1, 00,000 persons was 291. About 32% of the people had profound this hearing disability (person could not hear at all) and 39% had severe hearing disability (Person could hear only shouted words). Survey has revealed that about 7% of the people were born with a hearing disability and about 56% reported the onset of hearing disability at ≥ 60 years of age.
The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 defined that “hearing handicapped” as hearing impairment of 70dB and above, in the better ear or total loss of hearing in both the ears.
This law is applicable to only those persons with severe hearing impairment whose hearing loss is 70dB and above. Persons having hearing levels of 61dB to 70dB are suffering from severe hearing impairment, as per the WHO classification, automatically it excluded from the hearing handicap category.
Section 2(i)(iv) of the persons with Disability Act, 1995(PWD) states that ‘hearing impairment’ is a disability and “hearing disability” has been redefined as – “a hearing disable person is one who has the hearing loss of 60dB or more in the better ear for conversational range of frequencies.” This is a step in the right direction, as all person having severe hearing impairment is now included in hearing handicapped category.
Causes of hearing loss
Treatment for Hearing loss
How hearing loss is treated that can depends on the underlying cause of the hearing loss. If your hearing is impaired, then the treatment can improve your hearing and quality of life.
Hearing loss caused by damage to the middle ear:
Hearing loss occurs when the sounds are unable to pass through the middle ear into the inner ear (conductive hearing loss) is often temporary and treatable.
For example, ear wax build-up can be removed by drops, a syringe or micro suction. Hearing loss caused by a bacterial infection can be treated conservatively with antibiotics. Micro Ear Surgery is used to drain a fluid build-up, to repair a perforated eardrum or to correct the problems with hearing bones.
Hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear:
Hearing loss due to the damage in hearing nerves that transmit sound to to the brain (sensorineural hearing loss) is permanent.
You can use hearing aids which suitable to you or cochlear implants if they indicated to you.
The risk of hearing loss loud noises depends on how loud the noises are and how long you are exposed to loud noise. Continuous exposure to the noise at 85dB and above (eg. loud traffic) can over time cause hearing loss.
However, you can reduce risk of noise-induced hearing loss by following the advice below.
Don’t put your television, radio or music too loud.
Use headphones that block more of outside noise (noise cancelling headphones) rather than turning up the volume.
Use ear plugs if you work in a noisy environment, such as a garage workshop, pub, nightclub or a building site or at loud concerts and at other events where there are high noise levels, such as motor races.
Don’t insert objects like cotton buds, fingers or sticks into your ears or into your children’s ears.
Be aware of this symptom of common causes for hearing loss such as ear infections.
Visit to your ENT specialist if you or your child is experiencing any hearing problems. Hearing and understanding speech are essentials parts of everyday life. They facilitate the communication that connects you to the world.
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Tinnitus is a type of ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking whistling or that seems to originate in the ear or head. Sometimes pulsatile Tinnitus may occur (the noise like your heartbeat). Usually you hear sound but it cannot be heard by others.
Tinnitus in many cases is not a serious problem, but rather constitutes a nuisance so severely that it interferes with their daily activities. Tinnitus can be extremely disturbing to people who are suffering from it. Many of times, Tinnitus is not a sign of something serious disease. Although bothersome, it can worsen with age in many people, sometimes it can improve with treatment. However, some people may require medical or surgical treatment for Tinnitus.
Tinnitus may start in any of the four parts of the hearing system: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear and the brain.
Current theories suggest that as we age, the hearing cells called “hair cells” in the cochlea get damaged and when it is no longer sending the normal hearing signals to the brain, is confused and develops its own noise to make up for the lack of normal sound signals. This is then interpreted as Tinnitus.
With Tinnitus, you hear a noise originating in your ears or head that no one around you hears. This noise is usually high-pitched ringing in the ears
Tinnitus may be present all the time or it may be intermittent. Tinnitus may be more audible during the night time when the outside environmental noise is less. The Tinnitus is sometimes accompanied by hearing loss and giddiness in a condition called Meniere’s disease.
You may never find an exact cause in many cases. Tinnitus is not a disease itself. It is the symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder or some other diseases. Tinnitus caused by exposure to noise or drugs is usually noticed in both ears because; both ears are usually exposed to the same noise and drugs.
Age-related hearing loss: Probably the most common cause for Tinnitus is aging process associated with this hearing loss. Tinnitus can become worse by anything that makes our hearing worse like ear infection or excess wax in the ear.
Exposure to loud noise: Loud noise exposure is a very common cause of hearing loss today and it often is the common cause of Tinnitus as well. Unfortunately, many people are unconcerned about the harmful effects of excessive loud noise from high intensity music, crackers, firearms or other sources.
Ear wax blockage: When too much ear wax accumulates in the ear canal, it becomes too hard to wash away naturally cause hearing loss and irritation of the ear drum which lead to Tinnitus.
Drugs such as aspirin, some antibiotics like polymyxin B, erythromycin, vancomycin and neomycin, quinine are also common cause of Tinnitus.
Meniere’s disease often presents with dizziness, Tinnitus and changing hearing loss that can last for hours but then goes away. This disease actually caused by the fluid imbalance which causes excessive pressure in the ear itself. The Tinnitus is merely a symptom of that.
Hearing bone changes: otosclerosis where the thickening of hearing bones in your middle ear occurs may affect to your hearing and cause Tinnitus. This condition tends to run in families.
Brain tumours like acoustic neuroma also cause Tinnitus. These tumours arise on the hearing nerve itself and cause Tinnitus. This type of Tinnitus usually present in one ear that is affected and it is not present in the other normal ear.
Pulsatile Tinnitus is usually related to the blood flow changes occur during the pregnancy, anaemia overactive thyroid, or tumours involving in the blood vessels near the ear and also in a condition known as benign intracranial hypertension (an increase in the pressure of the fluid surrounding the brain).
Temperomandibular joint, between the ear and mandible malalignment problems or “twitching” of muscles of the ear or the throat causes clicking type Tinnitus.
Head injuries or neck injuries: Head or neck trauma which will be affected the inner ear, hearing nerves or brain function may cause the Tinnitus usually in one ear.
You can visit your doctor if you have Tinnitus that bothers you. If you develop Tinnitus after an upper respiratory infection like cold and it is not improving within a week, then you need to visit your ENT surgeon.
If your Tinnitus started suddenly or without an apparent cause or if you have hearing loss or dizziness with the Tinnitus, take it as an emergency and meet your ENT surgeon immediately within hours. It helps your doctor to get time to treat before it is too late.
It is particularly important if the Tinnitus is only heard on one side as it is usually caused by nerve tumours.
Tinnitus is treated by the ENT microsurgeon as many of conditions of Tinnitus are caused by the ENT related conditions. But depending upon the underlying cause of the Tinnitus you may also see other specialists like Neurologist, Dentist for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, Cardiologist for heart disease, Psychologist to counsel you in dealing with your Tinnitus to treat this condition
ENT specialist will examine your ears, head and neck include a complete history and physical examination of the head and neck including the various nerves in the area to look for possible causes of Tinnitus. The cause of Tinnitus may never be found in many cases.
The complete hearing tests are performed if you required a special audiogram known as Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). Computerized Tomography (CT) scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may also be required depending on the type of Tinnitus.
Tinnitus sounds you hear can help your ENT surgeon to identify the possible underlying causes.
Heartbeat like sounds shows blood vessel problems such as high blood pressure, an aneurysm or a tumour that causes the blockage of the ear canal or eustachian tube which amplifies the sound of your heartbeat in your ears called pulsatile Tinnitus.
Clicking sounds show muscle contractions in and around your ear that can hear in bursts.
Humming sounds shows the Tinnitus is usually vascular in origin, sound fluctuations may occur when you exercise or change positions like when you lie down or stand up.
Low-pitched ringing in Meniere’s disease may become very loud before an attack of vertigo or giddiness. Otosclerosis also cause low pitched Tinnitus.
High-pitched ringing can occur usually to exposure very loud noise or a blow to the ear that goes away after a few hours. If hearing loss occurs, Tinnitus becomes the permanent. Long-term noise exposure, age-related hearing loss, drugs or acoustic neuroma can cause a continuous, high-pitched ringing Tinnitus in the both ears.
Ear wax, foreign bodies or hairs in the ear canal can rub it against the ear drum and can cause variety of sounds.
Psychoacoustics
Several acoustic parameters of Tinnitus can be measured like pitch or frequency in cases of monotone Tinnitus or frequency range and bandwidth in cases of narrow band noise Tinnitus. And also, the loudness above hearing threshold at the indicated frequency will be in dB and minimum masking levels are measured. In general, Tinnitus pitch or frequency range is between 5000 Hz and 8000 Hz and loudness less than 10 dB above the hearing threshold.
Treatment of Tinnitus depends upon the cause. These include medications, stress management techniques, biofeedback and lifestyle changes. You will be discussed with steps you can take to reduce the severity of Tinnitus or to help you cope better with the Tinnitus.
Treating an underlying health condition
ENT specialist microsurgeons will first try to identify any underlying, treatable condition that is causing your Tinnitus. If there is an underlying cause, treating the cause may lead to improvement of your Tinnitus.
Self-management techniques some tips may help your Tinnitus less bothersome. Simple adjustments make you feel better although the Tinnitus can’t be cured.
Some precautions can help prevent certain types of Tinnitus though in many cases, Tinnitus is the result of unknown cause that cannot be prevented.
Use protection from loud noises: If you are working in noisy environment like industries that uses loud machinery or use firearms or listening to music at very high volume through headphones, always wear ear plugs to protect your hearing as continuous exposure to loud noise can damage hearing nerves and cause hearing loss and Tinnitus.
Take care of your cardiovascular health: Eating healthy food and regular exercise to keep you healthy and fit to keep your blood vessels healthy can help prevent Tinnitus linked to blood vessel disorders.
Do many people suffer from Tinnitus?
Yes, millions around the world suffer from Tinnitus. Many people with Tinnitus from developed countries like UK, US, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Australia form self-help groups to support each other. Given professional help and commitment, Tinnitus symptoms can be reduced for many people.
Does Tinnitus mean that one is going deaf?
Tinnitus is a symptom of some unknown problem in the hearing system. It is usually associated with hearing loss, though sometimes may present with normal hearing. Tinnitus is a warning signal that you may have some problem in the hearing system or may have conditions that affect blood supply of inner ear so, get evaluated for the underlying causes and protect against excessive noise to further prevent damage to hearing nerves.
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There are many causes for giddiness.
Treatment for giddiness is based on its underlying cause and may consist of bed rest and taking medication like vestibular suppressants, antihistamines, medications to lessen nausea, corticosteroids or medications affecting the GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) receptors.
Dietary changes like reducing the salt content and reducing alcohol, caffeine and nicotine intake may be helpful in the treatment of giddiness.
Regular physical exercise and improving general health are also important in treating giddiness.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Vertigo can be treated with individualized head, neck, and body movements that can assist brain compensation.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is treated with canalith repositioning manoeuvres (Epley manoeuvre) to move canaliths within the semicircular canals of the inner ear to a position where giddiness is reduced.
Surgical procedures
When the medical management is not working, surgery may be done. A variety of surgical procedures are done in which they include the removal of labyrinth that constitute the inner ear (labyrinthectomy), cutting the balance nerve (selective vestibular neurectomy) or placing a shunt within the labyrinth (endolymphatic shunt).
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The human ear is a delicate and complex organ that plays an essential role in hearing, balance, and communication. A variety of conditions can affect its function, ranging from mild infections to structural or neurological disorders. At MicroCare ENT, we offer a wide spectrum of medical and surgical treatments for ear-related conditions, tailored to each patient’s needs.
Ear conditions are typically categorized based on the affected part of the ear:
1. Medical Management
Most mild to moderate ear conditions can be effectively managed with medication and non-invasive care:
2. Ear Cleaning and Wax Management
Excessive wax buildup or debris can lead to hearing loss or discomfort. Professional ear cleaning may involve:
These procedures are safe, painless, and performed in a controlled clinical environment.
3. Hearing Aids and Auditory Rehabilitation
When hearing loss is diagnosed, especially sensorineural (nerve-related) hearing loss, hearing aids are the primary non-surgical solution.
4. Surgical Treatment Options
Some conditions require surgical correction for complete resolution or restoration of function:
5. Tinnitus Management
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a complex condition with various treatment options depending on the cause:
6. Balance and Vertigo Treatment
Inner ear disorders affecting balance require a combination of medical, physical, and sometimes surgical interventions:
7. Paediatric Ear Care
Children are more susceptible to certain ear conditions, especially due to immature Eustachian tube function. Treatments include:
At MicroCare ENT, our approach is comprehensive, compassionate, and rooted in scientific precision:
We combine international protocols with local care excellence to ensure the best outcomes for patients with ear disorders.
Whether you’re facing hearing difficulties, persistent infections, or balance issues, expert evaluation and timely treatment can make all the difference. Book a consultation with MicroCare ENT and explore the most effective solutions tailored to your condition.
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is a common condition that affects the pressure-regulating mechanism of the middle ear. When the eustachian tube fails to open or close properly, it can lead to discomfort, hearing problems, and a sensation of fullness in the ear. At MicroCare ENT, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ETD with advanced solutions tailored to your specific needs.
The eustachian tube is a narrow canal that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and upper throat (nasopharynx). Each ear has one eustachian tube, which plays a crucial role in:
The tube typically remains closed and opens briefly during actions like swallowing, yawning, or chewing to equalize pressure.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction occurs when the tube fails to open or close as it should, resulting in pressure imbalance and fluid retention in the middle ear. This can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms and sometimes lead to complications like infections or hearing loss.
ETD may be temporary (due to allergies or infections) or chronic (requiring long-term treatment).
Several factors can contribute to the improper functioning of the eustachian tube, including:
Patients with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction may experience:
These symptoms may worsen during altitude changes, such as during air travel or elevator rides.
At MicroCare ENT, we perform a comprehensive evaluation to accurately diagnose ETD:
These tests help us determine the severity of the dysfunction and guide appropriate treatment.
Treatment is based on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms. Our ENT specialists may recommend:
Medical Management
Surgical Treatments (for chronic or resistant cases)
Untreated Eustachian Tube Dysfunction can lead to:
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction can be uncomfortable, but with early diagnosis and expert care, it is highly manageable. If you experience frequent ear pressure, hearing changes, or discomfort, don’t ignore the signs.
At MicroCare ENT, we’re here to help restore your hearing comfort and protect your ear health with the most advanced care options.
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