Ahuja Kanwanjit
Bowie, MD:
Quiz: Do You Know How to Care for Your Ears?
Find out how to handle earwax, swimmer’s ear, pierced ears, and more with this quiz.
Your Hearing At Risk? Protect Your Ears
Hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process. But, noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise, leading to May [...]
What Is Ear Wax, And How Do You Know If Yours Is Normal?
Runny noses and achy ears are oh-so-common at this time of year. But it's not just the cold weather than causes your ears to hurt — sometimes a build up of ear wax can be the cause of ear pain. Ear wa...
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears and what to do about it
Tinnitus is sound in the head with no external source. For many, it’s a ringing sound, while for others, it’s whistling, buzzing, chirping, hissing, humming, roaring, or even shrieking. The sound may seem to come from one ear or bot...
Why Your Ear Piercings Suddenly Smell Putrid—and How to Prevent the Stank
Follow this advice to avoid the common crustiness.
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Better Listener
Guide to Selecting the Right Ear Muff
When combining hearing protection with safety glasses, face masks, etc., ensure performance is not adversely affected.
Tinnitus: Why Won't My Ears Stop Ringing?
Ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, can be so annoying that a person can't sleep, think or work. It's a common problem for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. For a long time, doctors thought tinnitus was a problem in the ears. They now think it's more of a problem in the brain.
Ear Infections: The Basics You Need to Know First
Although ear infections are often preventable, their treatment costs nearly three billion dollars every year in the US.
How A Tiny Fly's Ears Could Help You Hear Better
The Ormia ochracea fly has sophisticated little ears — it can locate crickets by calculating their chirps. Those super-ears are inspiring the next generation of microphones for human hearing aids.
How to Care for Your Ears
Ears not only let us hear, but they also play a role in maintaining our balance, which is vital to our ability to function in daily life. Learn to care for and treat your ears.
How to care for pierced ears
Although ear piercings are more common and can be less risky than other body piercings, they can still cause complications if not handled safely. For anyone ...
Why Scientists Put An Ear On A Mouse
It was hard to create new ears for patients who are missing them. That’s when they decided to make a scaffolding in the shape of a human ear.
How to clean your ears—and how not to
Prevent Swimmer's Ear With These 5 Tips
Swimmer's ear is an outer ear infection that is caused by water that remains stagnant in the ear canal. These 5 tips can help prevent this complication.
What is that constant ringing in my ears?
If you experience a constant ringing in your ears, you have company.
Why You Really, Truly Should Not Put Q-Tips Into Your Ears
An ear specialist explains why you really truly should not put Q-tips into your ears.
What You Need to Know About Swimmer's Ear
You’ve heard of swimmer’s ear, but what exactly is it, and what should you do if you get it?
