Precious Ear

Alberto says: Ears not only let us hear, but they also play a role in maintaining our balance, which is vital to our ability to function in daily life.

Yet, we ignore them. We can't even see our ears, except in a mirror.

We take for granted what they do for us day in and day out -- until we notice something's wrong, such as when an earache strikes or when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say.

Everyone knows that loud noises can damage our ears, but there are many other ways to injure the delicate mechanisms that allow us to hear.

Foreign objects or sudden blows to the ear can damage the eardrum, resulting in temporary or, in some cases, permanent hearing loss.

 One common ear nuisance is swimmer's ear. This is a condition that can result when bacteria grow inside the ear canal, and it can be quite painful.

 We will tell you how to prevent and treat this infection. We will also tell you the day-to-day maintenance you need to do for your ears to keep them healthy and problem free.