Hearing Loss Articles Archives – San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

August 29, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

Why Q-Tips Harm Your Ears and How to Safely Remove Cerumen

Cotton swabs may seem like convenient ear-cleaning tools, but inserting one into the ear canal can make cleaning harder over time and may damage your ears. Our audiology team evaluates whether cerumen accumulation requires clinical extraction and suggests techniques tailored to your auditory health. Healthy ears rarely require aggressive manual intervention; nevertheless, when blockage develops, […]

Why Do I Feel Dizzy When I Lie Down? Understanding BPPV

August 19, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Why Do I Feel Dizzy When I Lie Down? Understanding BPPV

Having the room suddenly spin as you lie down, turn in bed, or sit upright is an unsettling experience that often happens without notice. Experienced providers evaluate complex balance disturbances to establish whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is responsible. Through targeted clinical care, we guide individuals through the mechanics of BPPV and outline evidence-based […]

What Causes an Unresolved Cough? Recognizing When to See a Physician

August 5, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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What Causes an Unresolved Cough? Recognizing When to See a Physician

Generally, coughing serves as a transient sign, routinely caused by a common cold, seasonal flu, or allergic response. Usually, the reflex subsides independently after a brief span. However, what is the situation when the symptom refuses to resolve? Should you endure persistent coughing across multiple days, it could point to more than a passing irritation. […]

Understanding Painful Swallowing: Common Causes and Medical Warning Signs

July 29, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Understanding Painful Swallowing: Common Causes and Medical Warning Signs

The overwhelming majority of people have persevered through episodes of painful swallowing periodically. As children, parents frequently explained it as swallowing down the “wrong pipe,” and we simply believed them. Now as adults, we demand a complete scientific picture of this symptom. Does it occur once and then resolve, or does it remain ongoing? This […]

July 29, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Understanding Painful Swallowing: Common Causes and Medical Warning Signs

Numerous patients have felt acute soreness when attempting to swallow food or liquids. During our early years, parents frequently credited the issue to stray items taking the “wrong pipe,” which we never doubted. Growing into adulthood, we require a thorough analysis of what causes this condition. Is it a passing irritation or an ongoing problem? […]

Anatomy and Perception: Examining the Direct Impact of Ear Shape on Hearing

July 14, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Anatomy and Perception: Examining the Direct Impact of Ear Shape on Hearing

It is a well-documented biological fact that dogs with long, floppy ears do not capture directional sound waves as efficiently as pointed-ear breeds. It’s probably not surprising to learn that cats, dogs, and hamsters have the ability to adjust the direction of their ears to enhance their ability to pick up sounds from the front, […]

Why Do Your Ears Feel Clogged After a Cold? How to Find Relief

July 10, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Why Do Your Ears Feel Clogged After a Cold? How to Find Relief

Most adults battle two to three colds annually, making this respiratory infection one of the most prevalent illnesses in the world. Notwithstanding how common they are, these viral episodes still inflict significant misery through systemic symptoms like low-grade fevers, raw sore throats, rhinorrhea, constant sneezing, and dry coughing. Yet, an equally troublesome side effect that […]

Understanding Laryngitis: Clinical Triggers, Symptoms, and Recovery Pathways

June 25, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Understanding Laryngitis: Clinical Triggers, Symptoms, and Recovery Pathways

Describing your throat anatomy as a “voice box” is quite deceptive. During childhood, you may have pictured a literal, cube-shaped mechanical apparatus tucked inside your neck that generated all your vocal frequencies. In reality, the underlying anatomical structures are infinitely more complex and look nothing like a box. Whenever someone references a “voice box,” they […]

Decoding Nocturnal Tinnitus: What Causes Increased Ear Ringing at Night

June 10, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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Decoding Nocturnal Tinnitus: What Causes Increased Ear Ringing at Night

When a grueling day finally concludes, your entire focus shifts toward achieving a restorative night’s rest. The moment you settle beneath the covers and the household settles into silence, an intrusive phantom noise suddenly commands your full attention. If your tinnitus feels louder at night, you’re not imagining it. This heightened awareness is a classic […]

When Should You Finally See an ENT? Signs It’s Time to Go Beyond Your Primary Doctor

May 29, 2026 | San Diego Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists

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When Should You Finally See an ENT? Signs It’s Time to Go Beyond Your Primary Doctor

It is standard practice to consult a primary care doctor first when dealing with localized head and neck discomfort. And that’s exactly the right first step. Many issues are mild and easy to treat, and your primary care physician can offer effective guidance and care. Yet, when specific complaints become chronic or resist baseline treatments, […]