Do ear plugs cause any long term problems if used for long periods of time?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Ear plugs in and of themselves do not directly cause ear infections, yet improper use of ear plugs can be a cause of ear infections. In some cases, constant use of ear plugs hinders proper ear ventila... Read More
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I can hear the pulse in my ear and it is annoying when I go to sleep. What is the problem?
Dr. Mohannad Al Qudah,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- How long have you had this symptom? Is it in one or both ears?
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What happens when an insect enters inside the ear?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- If an insect enters inside the ear, it can bite the ear canal and create an allergic reaction with edema itching pain. It can make a terrible noise in the ear.
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Can wisdom tooth cause ear pain? My ears are killing me since my wisdom tooth started growing. What should I do to heal my ears pain? (Other than removing the wisdom tooth and taking Surgam)
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Wisdom tooth can cause earache. We can make an incision over the gum topping the tooth if you don't want to extract the tooth.
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What is a calcul in the ear?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It is a small stone is the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear.
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I am suffering from a dizziness even when I am laying down. The general health doctor said that it is due to a "calcul" in the inner ear. How true is that and what is the treatment for it?
2 Answers
Dr. Jinan Usta,
Family Medicine
- calcul in the ear will give a feeling that the room is turning around when you turn your head, it may also be associated with nausea and sometimes vomiting. sometimes the doctor can do certain maneuve... Read More
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How often should we get our ears checked?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- One check up is enough unless your ear forms wax frequently then once every six months is needed.
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Which ear should I use to talk by mobile : Left Ear or Right Ear? and why?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- There is no preference concerning which ear to use to talk on the mobile phone. But if you have a hearing imbalance between your ears, use the one you hear better with.
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My baby 7months old has a bad odor from his right ear ; no fever or infection; what can cause this bad odor?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Purulent discharge can cause this bad odor.
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