What Causes the Ear to Bleed?
If your ear begins to bleed, you may be understandably alarmed. While bleeding from the ear could be from something as simple as a scab or pimple in the ear canal, it can also be a sign of something more serious. Below we review some common causes of a bleeding ear and how to seek…
What Is a Cholesteatoma?
A cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth that develops in the middle ear. Typically, it begins as a collection of dead skin cells, and eventually it develops into a pocket behind the eardrum that resembles a cyst. Cholesteatomas can severely impact a person’s hearing, balance and function of facial muscles. How Common Are Cholesteatomas? Cholesteatomas…
Tips for Relieving Ear Pressure
Ear pressure refers to a feeling of fullness in the ears. This sensation is the result of the Eustachian tubes – which help drain fluids from the middle ear as well as regulate air pressure – malfunction or become blocked. Ear pressure is rarely the sign of anything serious, but it can still be unpleasant…
