The old line about not sticking anything in your ear smaller than your elbow is there for good reason. A ruptured eardrum can result from something as simple as being too aggressive with a Q-tip when ...
The eardrum or tympanic membrane is a thin, fragile, shiny membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle and inner ear. It is a barrier that protects the bones, bullae and Eustachian tubes of ...
As a new mom to an adventurous toddler, I've spent a lot of time navigating falls, head bumps, and other routine accidents. Any parent knows that once your little one is on the move, it's hard to keep ...
BOSTON - APRIL 15: Two explosions went off near the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) With over 200,000 cases a ...
Do decongestants and/or antihistamines decrease the likelihood of tympanic membrane (TM) rupture? Once a TM ruptures, is it still safe to use Auralgan (antipyrine, benzocaine, glycerin dehydrated) and ...
Our ears are a delicate instrument, composed of a variety of elegant structures. Less than a millimeter thick, the eardrum or tympanic membrane receives information from our surroundings and transmits ...