Pain or itching in the ears? It can be an ear infection

If you feel itching or pain in the ear, it could be an outer ear infection. The August issue of “Mayo Clinic Health Letter” is about the outer ear infections and how to treat or avoid them. The outer ear infection is also known as otitis externa and usually is caused by a bacterial infection...

Bugs in our ears while we sleep?

Last week it was reported that a 12 year old woke up crying because a moth (or moth) had got in his ear. The boy had to go to hospital, where doctors tried to drown the insect, to no avail. Finally had to remove it using tweezers. The moth came out alive, as reported by 9News. I do not believe this story of...

cleaning the ears without getting hurt

Cleaning the ear canal can be easy but very delicate. It requires special attention since the slightest shock could have irreversible effects. Here are some techniques that will help you clean your ears without assaulting them. Whenever possible, avoid cotton stalk The swab is certainly convenient, but is...