Hello, AskMefi, let's talk about my ears (again). I am currently in the midst of a severe ear infection. People keep telling me to go to the ER, but I'm not sure what that would accomplish.
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posted by Lokheed
on Jul 15, 2012 -
16 answers
A few years ago I heard a popular scientist on the radio discussing the effects of listening to music via earbud headphones. He said that if someone can hear the music I'm listening to, I am doing permanent damage to my ears. Is this true?
I would appreciate reference to any peer-reviewed scientific research on this topic, if available.
posted by paleyellowwithorange
on Jan 3, 2012 -
10 answers
[Water + Ear + Pain + Ringing] YANMD: Jumped/cannonballed into a lake this weekend - the water went down to 10 feet. The moment I was underwater my ear had a sharp pain.
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posted by anya32
on Jul 18, 2011 -
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I went scuba diving for the first time today-- I´m in Mexico, so it was at a resort. They gave us a pool training session and then took us out on the boat-- I believe our final dive was at 45 meters.
The trouble is, I had a hard time equalizing my ears on the descent, and at the bottom I still wasn´t entirely comfortable pressure-wise. I kept going though (maybe unwisely) and felt ok for the duration.
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posted by lockstitch
on Mar 20, 2011 -
19 answers
My beagle has an ear infection. I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow. He's scratching to the point of bleeding. is there anything I can do for him tonight to ease his pain/itching?
posted by JV
on May 31, 2010 -
6 answers
Why does exercise make me hear funny? I don't even swim, but it sounds like I have water in my ear.
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posted by ymendel
on Apr 6, 2010 -
22 answers
YANMD filter. I have had an earache for...a long time. I need a super low cost ENT type visit in the miami/fort lauderdale area.
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posted by bilabial
on Nov 17, 2009 -
20 answers
My left ear is stuffy almost every day. Allergies + Qtip use + Earplugs = ?
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posted by sucre
on Jul 21, 2009 -
15 answers
Ears have evolved over many many years to be perfect for us to hear with. Why have I never seen an ear shaped microphone?
posted by devnull
on Jun 5, 2009 -
22 answers
Can anyone help me find a source for otoliths, or the tiny stones found in the inner ear? Preferably mammalian, ideally primate or even human (I imagine that last one may be ethically way to far, no offense intended).
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posted by buzzv
on Feb 3, 2009 -
9 answers
Ever since having my wisdom teeth removed last summer, I've been experiencing persistent crackling in my right ear. Is it related?
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posted by scarykarrey
on Jan 30, 2009 -
7 answers
Something is really wrong with my ear - It feels very clogged, very stuffed, and I can't hear out of it well at all -
It isn't wax, after a week of trying over the counter wax removal stuff, I went to a Doc who confirmed that my ears were clean and not waxy - so it must be stuffed up on the other side, and she gave me some prescription decongestant. She said it would clear in 24 hours or so - That was Saturday. It's very unpleasant, and with it not going away, it's actually really scary - and with my work hours, I can't get back to the doc until the weekend at the earliest. Anyone have thoughts, suggestions, anything? I'm really quite desperate at this point.
posted by John Kenneth Fisher
on Mar 20, 2007 -
29 answers
