Ears & Hearing Videos

Clearing clogged ears depends on the cause, as congestion can be treated with decongestants and allergies can be treated with antihistamines. Find the right treatment for clogged ears with...

Continuous ringing in the ears is often caused by a decrease in hearing ability from an ear infection, clogged up ear or nerve damage. Find out why ringing occurs with information from a...

Inner ear infections drain on their own when the proper antibiotics are administered, but severe cases may require draining by a doctor. Find out how to drain infections with information from a...

Cleaning the middle ear is not possible at home because the middle ear is located behind the ear drum. Find out how to keep the outer ear clean with information from a practicing pediatrician in...

A runny nose is usually caused by allergies, and this can be treated with over-the-counter medication, corticosteroids or nasal sprays. Discover why children under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter...

Symptoms of strep throat in a baby include swollen lymph nodes, a sore throat, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and a headache. Discover how it's very rare for infants to get strep throat with...

Liquid drains from behind the ear drum after an infection has caused the collection of fluid, but nasal steroids can help to clear the fluid more effectively. Find out how to drain liquid from...

Un-popping ears is sometimes necessary with an increase or decrease in air pressure, resulting in a clogged Eustachian tube. Find safe ways to pop your ears with information from a practicing...

In order to remedy a sinus infection, zinc supplements and saltwater drops can help with the use of a suction bulb. Find out which over-the-counter products can be used to treat sinus infections...

Ear wax that exists in infants should only be treated with a washcloth at home or with the tools that a doctor can provide. Learn about why Q-tips should not be used to remove ear wax from infants...

Hard ear wax can be softened with over-the-counter medications, or through the use of a mineral oil or baby oil. Discover why a Q-tip should never be used to remove ear wax with help from a...

Ear wax that drains and has a creamy color or foul smell would suggest that the ear is infected, and such a case should be treated by a doctor. Find out how ear wax usually falls out on its own...

When an ear infection goes away, the swelling of the lymph gland will go down on its own, but they occasionally have to be treated with oral antibiotics. Learn about the best time to see a doctor...

The treatment for a sinus infection depends on the type of infection and whether it is a common cold, bacterial sinusitis or chronic sinusitis. Find out why there isn't any proven way to treat...

A home remedy for ear wax removal would be to use a wash cloth during a shower or to use a mixture of white vinegar and alcohol. Discover how a serious infection can be caused by improper flushing...

There aren't any natural ways to improve colds, but zinc lozenges and supplements have been shown to prevent or shorten the duration of colds. Learn about instilling saltwater into the nasal...

In order to flush out ear wax, a little bit of fluid can be instilled against the ear wax, but it's advisable to see a doctor to perform this procedure. Discover how flushing out ear wax can cause...

Smoking can be irritating to the airway, and it can increase mucus production that can be treated with a decongestant. Find out why the best way to stop a mucus drip is by stopping smoking with...

A clogged up nose is often caused by allergies, and the best way to treat this is with antihistamines or steroidal nasal sprays. Use nasal salient drops to unclog a child's nose with help from a...

When ear wax gets impacted, a doctor needs to address the situation with ear curets and otoscopes. Learn about over-the-counter medications that are used to soften up ear wax with help from a...

Cleansing the sinuses means using medications, such as antihistamines, to reduce the inflammation that is caused by allergies. Discover ways to reduce swelling inside the nose with help from a...

When a child has ear wax, it's best to leave it alone to let it fall out on its own, and avoid using a Q-tip to remove the wax. Find out when a parent should take his child to a doctor to treat an...

There are various types of sinus infections, including the common cold, acute bacterial rhinosinusitis and chronic sinusitis. Learn about the treatments that are used for different types of sinus...

Most people don't need to do anything at home with ear wax, because ear wax will fall out on its own. Discover how ear wax serves as an important physical and chemical barrier with help from a...

When a middle ear infection occurs, it is usually treated with antibiotics, but decongestants may also be used to reduce inflammation. Find out why Q-tips shouldn't be used to treat ear infections...

Common signs of a sinus infection include a cold that seems to be lasting too long, headaches, tenderness and swelling. Learn about the dangers of bacterial sinus infections with help from a...

Nasal sprays can come in simple forms that simply moisturize the nose with saline, or they can contain a nasal decongestant that is meant to decrease swelling inside the nose. Discover why nasal...

After a plane ride, air pressure in the ears is usually more of an issue than having fluid in the ears. Learn about moving the jaw around through yawning or chewing to decrease air pressure with...

In order to get rid of ear wax, a few solutions can be used to loosen up ear wax to help it fall out of the ears. Find out why a doctor should be seen when ear wax is causing pain with help from a...

The process of removing adenoids to drain fluid behind the ears is called an adenoidectomy, and this is necessary when enlarged adenoids block off drainage. Discover how adenoids enlarge from...

When massaging a child with an earache, try using oil to warm up the hands for a positive and soothing sensation. Warm up with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

Stroke up and down the sides of the neck to massage a child suffering from an earache. Massage the neck with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child with an earache, make circles behind the ears to stretch the muscles and alleviate stress. Massage the ears with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child with an earache, massage the face and nose to clear out the sinuses. Massage the face with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child with an earache, apply pressure to the base of the nose to clear out the sinuses. Massage the nose with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging a child with an earache, massage the cheeks to alleviate stress and discomfort that can build in the front of the face. Massage the cheeks with tips from a childcare specialist in...

When massaging a child with an earache, massage underneath the chin and on top of the forehead to alleviate stress and tension. Massage the chin and forehead with tips from a childcare specialist...

Children may experience earaches due to cold air or sinus congestion. Learn more about earaches with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

When massaging children with earaches, use natural oil and a pillow to provide a relaxing environment. Prepare for a massage correctly with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on...

When massaging children with earaches, make sure they don't have a fever to ensure their safety and comfort. Safely massage a child suffering from an earache with tips from a childcare specialist...

Remove rings and jewelry before massaging a child with an earache to provide a more comfortable and relaxing experience. Prepare for a massage correctly with tips from a childcare specialist in...

Before massaging children with earaches, relax and remove stress to provide a more positive and relaxing experience. Relax with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

Before massaging a child with an earache, get their permission in order to give them a chance to say 'yes' or 'no' to receiving touch. Learn more about asking for permission from a childcare...

Apply a hot washcloth for 15 minutes to children suffering from earaches in order to help alleviate discomfort. Use a washcloth with tips from a childcare specialist in this free video on massage.

Hearing aids compatible with Bluetooth technology allow users to listen to iTunes or telephones. Learn more about the advantages of Bluetooth technology and hearing aids in this free hearing loss...

Hear aid wearers should always have extra batteries. Learn more about the four kinds of hearing aid batteries in this free hearing loss advice video from a licensed hearing aid dispenser.

A hearing aid should be customized for each user's level of hearing impairment. Find out how to program a hearing aid in this free hearing loss advice video from a licensed hearing aid dispenser.

Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids are recommended for patients with significant hearing loss. Find out about different kinds of hearing aids in this free hearing loss advice video from a licensed...

A canal hearing aid is smaller than a Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid but can still be equipped for Bluetooth devices. Learn about the components of canal hearing aids in this free hearing loss...

The Completely-in-Canal (CIC) hearing aid fits inside of the ear canal. Learn more tips for choosing hearing aids in this free hearing loss advice video from a licensed hearing aid dispenser.