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    Ruptured Ear Drum

    Your ear drum is a thin membrane that separates your middle ear from your outer ear. Sometimes the ear drum can develop a hole and expose the middle ear structures to the outer ear. This is a ruptured ear drum.
    The function of the ear drum is to conduct sound waves. When you hear sound, it [...]

    How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

    Swimmer’s ear is a condition that is commonly seen during the summer and in kids. It is an infection of the outer ear that can lead to problems deeper inside the ear over time. Here are some helpful hints to prevent swimmer’s ear and enjoy your fun in the sun and surf.
    Swimmer’s ear doesn’t just [...]

    The Danger of Decibels

    Your hearing is a wonderful and delicately balanced system.  Three small bones in the middle ear conduct the sound you hear in the outside world into electrical impulses that go to your brain and interpret the sound.  But, the range of hearing – especially among young people – is diminishing as the loudness of their [...]