You don't have to be a famous rock musician to have noise induced hearing loss. It is a fairly common condition that can be triggered by activities like woodworking, hunting and shop tools that produce noise above 75 decibels. Normal conversation usual takes place at about 60 decibels.
When did the first official meeting of statewide otolaryngology physicians occur? In 1896. This very first meeting was organized by a Kansas City otolaryngologist – Dr. Hal Foster – who sent out a number of invites in the hopes of creating an otolaryngology medical society.
Acute otitis media, commonly referred to as an ear infection, is most often a bacterial or viral infection that has taken toll on the middle ear. Ear infections are frequently painful due to inflammation and buildup of fluids in the air-filled space behind the eardrum.
Adenoids are small lumps of tissue located above the tonsils and are an important component of a child’s immune system, trapping bacteria and germs. While problems with adenoids are temporary and easily treated, there may be times when more aggressive steps need to be taken.
Did you know that smoking and exposure to second hand smoke can increase risks for hearing loss? Recent studies have shown that nicotine disrupts the brain’s ability to interpret sound. If you are trying to protect your hearing, please stop smoking and reduce your exposure to second hands smoke.
Really loud noises, such as an explosion, can produce sound waves that are too strong for your eardrums. When these sounds waves are too strong, they may cause damage to your eardrum and cochlea, sometimes resulting in perforated eardrums.
