by Dr. Julie Zweig | Mar 31, 2022 | Allergies, Hearing
Can allergies cause ear pain? The short answer is yes. As our sinuses react to irritants, they can become swollen, and fluid may build up. Because our ear canals are connected to our sinuses, swelling in the sinuses can lead to increased pressure and pain in our ears....
by Dr. Julie Zweig | Jan 6, 2022 | Hearing
I get this question all of the time. And it doesn’t help that there are lots of over-the-counter ear cleaning remedies for sale at every drug store and grocery store. The first problem with this question is the word “clean.” Ears are not dirty. And, normally, you do...
by Dr. Julie Zweig | Nov 3, 2021 | Hearing
Tinnitus is when you hear ringing or a sound like crickets in one or both ears. These sounds are not external, so other people can not hear them. They are sounds that are actually produced by your ears. Tinnitus is not a disease. It’s a sign that something else is...
