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Cochlear hydrops preferentially affects the apex of the cochlea where low-frequency sounds are interpreted. Due to the fluid imbalance in this area, parts of the cochlea are stretched or under more tension than usual, which can lead to distortions of sound, changes in pitch perception, or hearing loss, all usually in the low frequencies.
Travoprost, sold under the brand name Travatan among others, is a medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye including glaucoma. [4] Specifically it is used for open angle glaucoma when other agents are not sufficient. [5] [4] It is used as an eye drop. [4] Effects generally occur within two hours. [4]
Person administering ear drops. For adults and teenagers: [2] Place a clean folded towel on a stable counter top. Warm the medication if necessary by rolling the medication bottle between the palms. Lay the head on the towel with infected ear facing up. To straighten the ear canal, gently pull the upper ear back and up.
Many triptans, an older class of migraine drugs, appear to be more effective at pain management than newer, more expensive medications. Image credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy.
Surfer's ear is the common name for an exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal. They are otherwise benign hyperplasias (growths) of the tympanic bone thought to be caused by frequent cold-water exposure. [1] Cases are often asymptomatic. [1] Surfer's ear is not the same as swimmer's ear, although infection can result as a side ...
From there, men are almost twice as likely as women to have trouble hearing, and studies show approximately 28.8 million American adults could significantly benefit from wearing a hearing aid ...
Also, the diagnosis may be made in children who have mild bulging of the ear drum and recent onset of ear pain (less than 48 hours) or intense erythema (redness) of the ear drum. [ 27 ] [ 28 ] [ 29 ] To confirm the diagnosis, middle-ear effusion and inflammation of the eardrum (called myringitis or tympanitis) have to be identified; signs of ...
A newly approved drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis could make a big difference to people with moderate-to-severe eczema. Image credit: Sascha Lotz/picture alliance via Getty Images.