Dr.Neha Raghuwanshi Fungal infections can affect any part of the body. As fungi require moisture to grow, the organs with higher moisture or sweat , and with lower hygiene are most affected by such infections. These infections can lead to moderate to severe effects on the organ and its functionality. Ears are commonly affected by fungal infections … Read more
Ear wax is a natural secretion in the human ear. Our outer ear canal is lined by skin with hair follicles and different glands. These glands secret a waxy substance, which is called cerumen. This, along with other ear debris like dead skin cells, hair, dust, germs , etc., form the ear wax. Physiologically, it … Read more
Understanding Congenital Ear Deformities: Causes, Social Impact, and Treatment Options Ear anomalies present at birth are called congenital ear deformities or anomalies . These can result from genetic factors, infections or medicines taken during pregnancy, radiation etc. In many cases, no clear causation can be found. A report from Yale Medicine says that approximately, every … Read more
Cochlear Implantation Recovery: A Guide to Auditory and Speech Rehabilitation In my previous article, I discussed Cochlear implants as a crucial pathway, for hearing and speech rehabilitation, in those born without a sense of hearing. As this device is placed in the innermost ear, sound signalling to the brain is established. This, however, completes the … Read more
Unlocking Sound and Speech: Cochlear Implant for Deaf & Mute Children Did you know surgery could help deaf and mute children? Working in the E.N.T. department in government hospitals, I saw a lot of children and adults who were deaf and mute. The lack of communication makes their lives very difficult. Many such cases never … Read more
Ear drum Perforation: Essential Prevention Tips and Effective Rehabilitation Strategies Hearing is often compromised because of damage to eardrum. Being a delicate tissue, it can be injured with trivial trauma. However, the hearing loss because of such injuries can be managed with timely intervention. Ear drum:Also known as the tympanic membrane, it is a thin … Read more
Presbycusis: Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss and Its Impact on Daily Life What is presbycusis? The hearing loss of old age is called presbycusis. It involves both the ears and progresses slowly. The specific age at which, it starts is not defined, though it is commonly noticed in the late sixties or early seventies.Being the most common cause of hearing … Read more
Noise Induced Hearing Loss: Essential Prevention Tips and Rehabilitation Insights Our world has become so noisy that it is making us deaf! Exposure to loud noise has become so common that many people have stopped seeing it as an issue. It is not just an occasional party or a concert that exposes us to loud … Read more
