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Book An AppointmentWhat is Swimmers Ear (Exostosis)?
The medical term for swimmers ear is exostosis. Symptoms include a decrease in hearing sensitivity and in many cases, more frequent ear infections. Early symptoms of Swimmers ear include water getting trapped in the ear canal after swimming. This results in debris...
How We Hear
Hearing Loss Types & Hearing Loss Causes How Hearing Works: The ear has three main parts or sections – the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Each section has a specific function that allows sound waves that enter the ear to be transformed into electrical...
What is Menieres Disease?
This factsheet is part of our Ears and ear problems range. It is written for people who have. Menieres Disease and would like to find out more about their condition. Read this factsheet to find out: What is Menieres Disease? What causes Menieres Disease? What are the...
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
This factsheet is part of our Ears and ear problems range. It is written for people who have suddenly lost their hearing, or their friends and family. Read this factsheet to find out: What is sudden hearing loss?What do I do if I lose my hearing suddenly?What can...