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How to Ear Candle for Sinusites, Ear infections, Allergies, Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and other Upper Respiratory Infections

By jennandmark

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If you suffer from chronic or acute sinusitis, allergies, ear infections, tinnitus or other upper respiratory infections ear candling helps relieve the pressure, pain, congestion, and sensitivity by applying slight suction in the ear canal ... more »

How to Prevent Swimmer's Ear

By Richard Ferri

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Swimmer's ear (or otitis externa) is an inflammation and/or infection of the outer ear. It can be very painful and got its common name from occurring frequently in people who swim a lot. However, anyone can develop swimmer's ear from exposure to ... more »

How to Select Hearing Aids

By DrJewell

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Most of us will gradually lose our hearing acuity as we age and will have to be fitted with hearing aids. There are many types for varying degrees of hearing loss ranging from mild to severe. Hearing aids also come in a variety of shapes, sizes ... more »

How to Treat Diver's Ear

By eHow Health Editor

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Diver's ear, also known as ear squeeze, occurs when the eustachian tube malfunctions and does not open as a diver swims deeper into the water. Pressure builds and causes pain and possible eardrum rupture. Treat diver's ear by not diving any ... more »

How to Treat Swimmer's Ear

By Tippy

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It was a great weekend at the lake; you swam, water-skied and dunked Uncle Jim. However, now you have an earache the size of Texas and even a small nudge on your infected ear sends spasms of pain shooting directly into your head. Ouch. You have ... more »

How to Avoid Ear Pain on Airplanes

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Have you ever thought about what causes ear pain and blockage in airplanes. It's the changing air pressure. You may even experience it while driving car at a high speed with all its windows shut. Ear drum is a flexible and delicate membrane that ... more »

How to Convince Someone to Get a Hearing Aid

By MarketingGuru

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My friend is an audiologist and recently shared these facts with me that could convince a friend or relative to get a hearing aid... more »

How to Cure an Earache Naturally Using Mullein Drops!

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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This herbal oil will cure the pain of an earache. *Please read disclaimer... more »

How to cure Earache with a Chopped Onion Bag

By Christina

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Have you ever experienced the terrible pain of an earache? You must be interested then in my home remedies for earache collection... more »

How to Prevent Airplane Ear

By eHow Health Editor

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Airplane ear is the health condition that happens when you have ear discomfort, hearing loss, a ringing in your ears or dizziness when on an airplane. It's possible that you get airplane ear in one or both of your ears. You can prevent airplane ... more »

How to Remove a Foreign Object from the Ear

By JanCast2007

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Accidents happen and sometimes we find ourselves in the most interesting predicaments like having to remove a foreign object from your ear. Earring backings, eraser tips and small toys have been known to find a way into the ear canal. Children, ... more »

How to Care for a Hearing Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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Moisture and earwax are the top causes of hearing aid problems. The device is small and contains electronic circuits. It must be treated gently and with care. Follow a daily cleaning routine to reduce the likelihood of repairs. Practicing ... more »

How to Know If You Have Ménière's Disease

By Psalmist4M

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I was at work and began to feel dizzy and nausea. I could not stand but lying down did not help either. The room began spinning and I started vomiting and everything was soon totally out of control. I broke out in cool sweat and wanted to die... more »

How to Prevent Swimmer's Ear

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Swimmer's ear, also known as otitis externa, is a bacterial infection most often caused by excess moisture in the ear. The best way to avoid swimmer's ear is to keep yours clean and dry... more »

How to Stop Earache and Ear Infection

By DrJewell

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Earache and ear infection affects all ages in the population and can be caused by many reasons, clogged Eustachian tubes, colds, congestion, infection. This article will show you ways to reduce the pain from earaches and also how to reduce the ... more »

How to Treat an Ear Infection in a Child

By eHow Health Editor

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Ear infections are a common condition for children. Recurrent ear infections require extensive attention to avoid the potential development of benign tumors and permanent hearing loss. Here's how to deal with your child's next ear infection... more »

How to Care for Ears

By eHow Health Editor

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Taking care of your ears involves two things: caring for the outer ear itself for cosmetic reasons, and protecting your hearing by caring for the inside of your ear. The following will show you ways to protect your ears from damage, infection ... more »

How to Care for Swimmer's Ear

By eHow Health Editor

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When water gets in the ear, it can bring bacteria or a fungus with it and cause an infection resulting in swimmer's ear - an infection of the outer ear. While swimmer's ear usually clears itself up after a few days, here are some ways to treat ... more »

How to Choose a Hearing Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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Hearing impairments affect a tenth of the population; hearing aids could help 95 percent of that group. With 1,000 varieties to choose from, you're likely to find one that's right for you... more »

How to prepare for Meniers Disease diagnosis?

By tombeni

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Meniers Disease is an inner ear abnormality. It can cause vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, sensation of fullness in the ear and more. People who suffer from one or more of the symptoms of Meniers Disease should know what to expect when consulting ... more »

How to Remove Ear Wax

By Richard Ferri

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Earwax is produced by tiny glands that line the skin of your inner ear. Sometimes they overproduce earwax and your ear canal can become plugged up or clogged. When this happens you may experience a sense of ear fullness, pain and some difficulty ... more »

How to Treat Tinnitus

By eHow Health Editor

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It is unpleasant and annoying to hear ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears. If the noise lasts longer than a few minutes and doesn't go away, it may be tinnitus. Tinnitus may be caused by damage to your ears, which can be irreversible. ... more »

How to Use Garlic as an Antibiotic

By Diana Monda Dill

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Garlic is a potent, broad-spectrum, herbal antibiotic. Whether applied topically or taken internally, it has been proven to kill a wide range of bacteria. Garlic owes this powerful antibiotic effect to allicin, a volatile oil that also gives this ... more »

How to Clean a Hearing Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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Hearing aids and earmolds need a regular cleaning to keep them in top working condition. Earmolds and tubing must be kept free of wax and debris to ensure optimal hearing results. A simple hearing aid kit will help you maintain your hearing aid ... more »

How to Clean Ear Canals

By eHow Health Editor

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You've probably heard that old saying, "Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear!" This is not necessarily true. Ear swabs are safe if used correctly to clean the outer portion of the ear and the opening of the ear canal. Irrigation ... more »

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