Category: Ear complaints
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Ear Pain After Swimming? What Is “Swimmer’s Ear,” and How Can You Avoid It?
In summer, many people choose to relax by the water, take part in water sports, and swim regularly. Yet it is precisely during the warm season that ear pain and itching become a common reason for visiting a doctor. One of the most typical summer problems is “swimmer’s ear,” or inflammation of the external ear…
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Ear pain or hearing loss? How to Recognize Ear Inflammation Early and Avoid Complications
Does your ear start to hurt, does your hearing become muffled or does it feel as if everything sounds "underwater"? Many perceive it as a small side effect of a cold, but two different processes can be hidden behind these symptoms – a simple ear ventilation disorder or already developed inflammation. It is important to…
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How to treat runny nose, sore throat and ears at home?
Every year, with the onset of the viral season, a similar scenario repeats itself in doctors' offices – people come with a stuffy nose, a sore throat or ear discomfort, hoping to find a quick solution. Antibiotics seem to be the most effective. However, as our head of the clinic Dr. Med. Rudolfs Janis Viksne…