Category: Ear

Ear infections are much more common in children than adults, but that doesn’t mean grown-ups can’t be susceptible. Unlike childhood ear infections that tend to be minor and resolve quickly, adult ear infections are sometimes the sign of a more serious health problem. Types of Ear Infections There are three types of ear infections, depending…

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…

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…

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…