Some Facts About Q-Tips and Ears

In this week's episode of " Girls " (Season 2; Episode 9 "Girls Gets Dark"), Hannah grappling with OCD, inserted a Q...

Negative Ear Pressure Causing Inability to Pop a Clogged Ear

Have you ever closed the lid on an air-tight container containing a left-over hot meal and stuck it in the refrigerator? And than when you t...

How is a Hole in the Eardrum Repaired?

After a decision has been made to repair a hole in the eardrum (also known as tympanic membrane perforation), it is not uncommon for patien...

Why Does the Nose Whistle in Some People?

Though most people like the professional nose whistler shown here require an instrument to enable the nose to whistle, in others it occurs ...