Home Remedies: Cleaning out the earwax - Mayo Clinic News …
2017年9月13日 · Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. Earwax blockages commonly occur when people try to clean their ears on their own by placing cotton swabs or other items in their ears. This often just […]
Home Remedies: Effective earwax removal - Mayo Clinic News …
2018年8月8日 · Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. Earwax blockages commonly occur when people try to clean their ears on their own by placing cotton swabs or other items in their ears. This often just […]
Home Remedies: Suffering from swimmer’s ear
2017年5月19日 · Use caution after an ear infection or surgery. If you've recently had an ear infection or ear surgery, talk to your doctor before you go swimming. Outer ear infection Redness of the ear canal, draining fluids and discharge of pus are signs of swimmer's ear (otitis externa). Untreated, the infection can spread to nearby tissue and bone. Symptoms
Home Remedies: Swimmer's ear - Mayo Clinic News Network
2019年8月28日 · If possible, have someone help you put the drops in your ear. To put drops in a child's or adult's ear, pull the ear up and back. If your ear canal is completely blocked by swelling, inflammation or excess discharge, your health care provider might insert a wick made of cotton or gauze to promote drainage and help draw medication into your ear ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to protect your hearing
2019年7月1日 · Sudden loud noises or sustained loud noises can damage the tiny hairs in your inner ear that are essential to hearing. "They don't regenerate. So you want to hang on to every little hair cell in the inner ear you can," says Dr. Driscoll. Dr. Driscoll says wear earplugs or noise-canceling headphones.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleaning products and lung health
2018年5月25日 · If you or a member of your household accidently ingest a cleaner or has a reaction to one of these products, seek medical care immediately. Emergency help is available through the American Association of Poison Control Centers help line at …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for reducing risk of hearing loss
2022年6月16日 · Every day, people are surrounded by noise. The bustle of traffic, the hums and grinds of machinery, people talking, music and chatter from the radio, and airplanes flying overhead are all examples. Most people probably think nothing of these familiar sounds. They generally aren't loud enough to interfere with daily routines or cause ear damage.
What Causes an Outer Ear Infection and How Is It Treated?
2011年12月9日 · An outer ear infection, called external otitis or otitis externa, is most often caused by a bacterial infection that invades the layer of skin lining the ear canal. Prompt treatment clears up most outer ear infections. The outer ear canal has natural defenses that prevent infection. The canal slopes downward, allowing water to drain out.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier
2024年3月28日 · For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dizziness Caused by Inner Ear Crystals
2016年8月6日 · BPPV is a result of tiny crystals in your inner ear being out of place. The crystals make you sensitive to gravity and help you to keep your balance. Normally, a jelly-like membrane in your ear keeps the crystals where they belong. If the ear is damaged — often by a blow to the head — the crystals can shift to another part of the ear.