What Does a Sharp Pain in the Ear Mean?
If you experience a sharp pain in the ear, it might be alarming. However, it is rarely cause for serious concern. Below we review some of the common causes of ear pain and how to find relief. Ruptured Eardrum If you’ve ruptured your eardrum, it means you have a hole or tear in the membrane…
Tips for Living with Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the sensation of ringing, hissing, buzzing or whistling in the ear with no external sound source. Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. experience tinnitus. For some, it is a mild nuisance, but for others, it is debilitating. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus; however, there are treatment options and lifestyle modifications…
Common Myths About Tinnitus
More than 50 million Americans experience some sort of tinnitus, yet there is not much known about this common condition. Getting the facts straight about the ringing in your ear can help you understand what is happening and seek out the right treatment. Below are the top five most common tinnitus myths. Tinnitus Is a…
Tinnitus: An Age-Old Mystery
As commonplace as tinnitus is in Redmond—about 20 percent of Puget Sound residents report at least an occasional ringing in their ears—there are still a lot of unknowns. This has made the search for a cure difficult about as difficult as a traffic-free commute along SR-520 on a Friday afternoon. Why is Finding a Cure…
Tinnitus Life Hacks
Tinnitus is common in Redmond; about one in five Washingtonians suffers from a persistent ringing in the ears. What begins as a nuisance often develops into a full-fledged distraction that affects many aspects of their daily lives. There is no cure for tinnitus, but we do have some tips and tricks to make living with…