Brief overview What to do in case of a foreign body in the ear? In case of a lard plug, rinse the ear with lukewarm water. Remove water in the ear by bouncing or blow-drying. For all other foreign bodies, see a doctor. Foreign body in the ear – risks: including itching, coughing, pain, discharge, … Foreign object in the ear – First aid
Ear, nose and throat medicine (ENT) deals with diseases of the ears, nose, oral cavity, throat and vocal tract as well as the upper and lower respiratory tract and the oesophagus. Health disorders and diseases that fall within the scope of otorhinolaryngology are, for example Tonsillitis (angina) mumps Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) Epiglottitis (inflammation … Otolaryngology (ENT)
In physiotherapy, tests are first carried out to provoke dizziness to see how severely the patient is affected, how quickly and what symptoms occur. If the test is positive, the change of position is followed by a rapid flickering of the eyes. In order to observe this, the patient should keep the eyes open during … Exercises to help with positional vertigo
Important! If the positioning maneuvers are unsuccessful, the particles can be surgically removed in the arch of the ear by a small operation. However, conventional therapy achieves good results in most cases, so that surgery is rarely necessary. In general, the patient should always be educated during therapy to avoid possible feelings of anxiety and … Important! | Exercises to help with positional vertigo
Buzzing, beeping, whistling, ringing, hissing or humming in the ear – everyone knows it. Quite unexpectedly ear noises appear and cause discomfort. Mostly they disappear just as suddenly as they appeared. But what if the noises settle in the ear for hours, days or even years? Doctors speak of “tinnitus aurium” or just tinnitus. The … Tinnitus: Rining in the Ear
Symptoms The symptoms of tinnitus vary greatly in character, quality and quantity. Mostly, affected persons describe the tinnitus as a clear sound, such as a beeping sound. Others report atonal sounds, such as a murmur. For some sufferers, the tinnitus is always the same, while for others, the volume and pitch of the tone changes. … Symptoms | Tinnitus: Rining in the Ear
Stress Stress alone is rarely the cause of tinnitus. However, 25% of those affected report that they have had or have a lot of stress. Stress literally puts pressure on the hearing system, so that the development of tinnitus is encouraged and the perception of tinnitus increased. The same applies to insecurity, fear or inner … Stress | Tinnitus: Rining in the Ear
Summary Tinnitus is a common symptom associated with a variety of ear and psyche disorders. The noises in the ear have far-reaching psychological consequences and can severely impair the quality of life of the affected person. Nevertheless, tinnitus usually does not represent an immediate danger to health. Tinnitus is treated holistically. Depending on the cause, … Summary | Tinnitus: Rining in the Ear
The sun is shining and we people are again looking for the proximity of the water – it beckons the bathing lakes and the sea. But beware: bathing water can get into the ear and cause bathotitis. “Badeotitis” is the name of an inflammation of the external auditory canal that occurs more frequently in summer, … Badeotitis: Danger from Water in the Ear
The sensory organ ear functions before birth and maintains its function the longest in the dying. The ear is important for our social life – we perceive sounds, tones and noises through our hearing. The ear is the most delicate and active sensory organ in humans, even responding to acoustic signals during sleep. Conductors hear … The Ear: Why Conductors Hear Better
The philosopher Immanuel Kant is reputed to have said, “Not being able to see separates from things. Not being able to hear separates from man.” He valued hearing as a social sense, perhaps more important than sight. Our modern world is very much dominated by visual stimuli. Therefore, the importance of hearing and also the … The Ear: What Our Hearing Can do
In most cases, a scratchy throat indicates the onset of a cold. However, it can also be about an allergic reaction, over-irritation or a stuck fish bone. Singers know that it’s important to moisturize and care for the throat area so that the voice doesn’t fail during a performance. What is a scratchy throat? Scratchy … Scratchy Throat: Causes, Treatment & Help
