The sudden clarity in hearing after popping your ears is caused by the equalization of air pressure on either side of the eardrum. When the pressure is equalized, the eardrum is able to vibrate more freely, resulting in clearer hearing. However, the clarity does not last long because the bra...
Though it usually works for me under normal circumstances, there have been times when I've had a cold or sinus infection and nothing seemed to work. When I'm sick, I just have to wait for the illness to pass, or if it is bacterial in nature, I can get my doctor to give me some...
1.If your ears become clogged immediately after eating, more serious symptoms caused by the body's rapid immune response also may be experienced.If you are experiencing difficulty breathing and your mouth and throat are swelling, this could be anaphylactic shock, a serious condition that requires ...
Hello Dr. Neil, my son is 1 years old and suffers from silent GER. I’m hoping it is not the disease and am waiting to see if his symptoms get better when he starts walking/running around and or when I stop breastfeeding. It seems his symptoms worsen at night, he’s constantly wak...
I’m popping in here with a little reminder to practice self-care over the remainder of this holiday season and springboard that care into the new year. “I have had no time for self-care with everything going on!”, you may protest, but then, what do you imagine self-care to be?