How to Safely Clear Your Ears Posted on September 24, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Earwax, known medically as cerumen, is produced in the glands of the skin within the ear canal. Earwax is important for many reasons, like protecting your middle and inner ear from dust and debris, trapping bacteria and lubricating the ear canal. Believe it or not, the ear canal is self-cleaning – meaning you do not… Read Full Article
Do Your Ears Roar? Posted on May 14, 2020 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Experiences that seem normal to you may be completely bizarre to someone else. Take, for instance, the ability to contract a muscle in the ear. It turns out, there is a small percentage of the population who can do this intentionally, making their ears roar. Muscle Contractions As humans we have control over almost all… Read Full Article
How to Prevent Ear Infections Posted on December 14, 2018 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Five out of every six children in Goodyear will experience at least one ear infection by the time they turn three. It’s as much a rite of passage as learning the ABCs and riding a bike without training wheels. Chances are you’d probably like to avoid sitting around in a waiting room with an inconsolable… Read Full Article