We’ve all become familiar with the classic COVID symptoms — the fever that has you kicking off blankets one minute and shivering the next, the cough that keeps your roommates awake, and that bizarre ...

Why Ears Hurt During Flights: In today's world, air travel has become increasingly common. People now rely on air travel for ...

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...

Susan Bianco, an 87-year-old from Lancaster, realized she was losing her hearing when she found herself constantly asking her husband to repeat himself. She was also struggling during phone calls and ...

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If you’re experiencing ongoing or complex problems with your ears, you may be referred to a neurotologist. A neurotologist is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist who completed two ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving Daughter: It’s true.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause gastric enzymes to affect the middle ear. The resulting problems in the ear may lead to tinnitus. Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or humming noise in ...

Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

Ear ringing problem called tinnitus is annoying, especially if you hear ringing sounds too loud. What makes this hearing issue more irritating is you are the only one who can listen to them. A man ...