Thursday, December 2, 2010

Getting To Know the Various Ear Problems

By Timothy Tylor


Definitely, no one would want to have hearing impairment. In order to live a normal life it is vital to have a good sense of hearing. In this sense, the ear is a very important part of the body. A person would be incomplete without the sense of hearing. Obviously, you will not be able to mingle with other people if you cannot hear. Hearing loss would make your life dull thus you should protect your ears from potential damage.

Usually, the ear has three major parts namely the inner, the middle and the outer ear. Each part plays specific functions that allow the ear to function well. In case that any of the three parts is damaged the sense of hearing will be impaired. This is because the three parts are very sensitive because of the different nerves connected into the auditory system. Thus, protecting the ear from various damages is of utmost importance.

Ear infection is the most common ear problem that many people experience. It is caused by bacterial, viral and fungal infections that can affect the inner, middle and external ear. Some of the symptoms of ear infection include ear pain, ear blockage, fever, dizziness and temporary hearing loss. That is why you should avoid using anything when cleaning your ears.

Another ear problem is the otitis that typically affects the three parts of the ear. If the infection affects the outer ear, the infection is known as otitis externa. This kind of infection is also known as swimmer's ear because the excess moisture in the ear after swimming can cause the infection. Allergies can also cause otitis media as well as obstruction in the Eustachian tube. On the other hand, frequent attack of sinus infection can result to otitis interna.

Definitely, most people if not all experience hearing loss. Aging is one cause of hearing loss along with ear infection, genetic condition and ear damage. If you have perforated eardrum or experienced traumatic injuries you should be conscious for the possible occurrence of hearing loss.

Moreover, tinnitus is also an ear problem that happens when the inner ear cell is damage. A person who suffers tinnitus hears irritating sounds like ringing buzzing and whistling. The last but not the least ear problem that is commonly the complaint of many people is the Meniere's disease. Middle ear infection is the main reason of experiencing this ear problem.




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