Common Ear Problems We Treat
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
Infection or inflammation of the middle ear, common in children but also affects adults. Causes ear pain, hearing loss, and sometimes fluid drainage.
Conductive Hearing Loss
Hearing loss caused by problems in the outer or middle ear that block sound transmission. Can result from fluid, wax, infection, or structural issues.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
The tube connecting middle ear to throat does not open properly, causing pressure, pain, and muffled hearing. Often related to allergies or sinus problems.
Vertigo (BPPV)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo causes brief episodes of dizziness triggered by head position changes. Treatable with repositioning maneuvers.
Your Assessment Includes
- Otoscopy to visualize the ear canal and eardrum
- Audiometry (hearing test) to assess type and degree of hearing loss
- Tympanometry to evaluate middle ear function
- Caloric testing for vertigo evaluation
- Assessment of nasal and sinus connections
Treatment Options
Medical Management
- Nasal steroids and antihistamines for Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Antibiotics for bacterial ear infections
- Saline nasal rinses to support sinus and ear health
- Repositioning maneuvers for BPPV (vertigo)
Surgical Options
- Tympanostomy tubes (ear tubes) for chronic fluid or recurrent infections
- Hearing aids for sensorineural hearing loss
- Eustachian tube balloon dilation for chronic dysfunction