Tuning Fork to Diagnose Your Hearing Loss or Clogged Ear at Home

Progressive onset of hearing loss or clogging in one or both ears is a very common symptom that leads to an ENT office visit. However, a simple tuning fork test can be performed at home in order to help diagnose whether a nerve issue is present versus something more benign like ear fluid or earwax . A C 512 Hz tuning fork is the single best tuning fork to use for these tests and can be easily found for less than $20. There are two tuning fork test components. The Weber test is per…

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Balloon Eustachian Tube Dilation to Treat Clogged Ears (VIDEO)

A new video has been uploaded describing how balloon dilation of the eustachian tube is performed for adult patients suffering from persistently clogged ears . Also known as balloon eustachian tuboplasty , this procedure would be considered an alternative treatment to tube placement in the eardrum . Our office is preparing to offer this innovative treatment sometime in the near future... just not yet currently, so stay tuned. More info here .

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New Video on What Causes Ear Clogging from Ear Infection or Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

A new video has been uploaded to YouTube that explains the mystery behind ear clogging and why ear popping helps. Also explained is why it may become difficult if not impossible to pop a clogged ear, especially after an ear infection as well as how this situation can be corrected. Ear conditions demonstrated in this video include: • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction • Ear Infection • Ear Tube Placement

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Devices to Help with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction During Airflight and SCUBA

EarPlanes Ear Plugs It is not uncommon that patients who suffer from eustachian tube dysfunction resulting in symptoms of clogged ears and inability to pop them easily participate in activities that WILL worsen their ear problems. Such common activities include SCUBA diving and airplane flying. Of course, treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction is best, but may take several weeks, and that airplane flight or SCUBA diving trip is happening in a few days before resolution is expected. …

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