Question 1

at what age would it be appropriate to pin your childs ears back?

Accepted Answer

Consult surgeon: The average kid reached 90% of their adult skull size by age 10 which would likely be a good point for such a procedure. However, many cosmetic or ENT surgeons might consider other factors in planning such an elective procedure. The kids doc can likely arrange for a consultation with a local or regional specialist to explain your options.

Question 2

my ears have been ringing a lot lately. like everyday. couple times s day. sometimes more than 30min. wat can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This can be due to any process affecting the 8th nerve which allows you to hear. This includes the ear drum, middle ear, semicircular canals. Even external illnesses producing changes to that nerve thru pressure, inflammation, etc. Can do this. See an ENT doctor asap.

Question 3

i havent had my little boys ears checked and im feeling like i need too.
hes 22 months and his speech is developing very slowly. at times he also grabs his ears?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable idea: Hearing assessment can be done both by a physician generally or by an audiologist with specialized equipment. The best approach starts with the physician who can assess the ears for retained fluid or infection. Slow acquisition of speech is also a marker for other forms of developmental delay &amp; all areas deserve a close evaluation.

Question 4

hot ears symptom of what?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: May be an infection or a dermatitis. Get eval if persists.

Question 5

what makes ears feel full?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Partial blockage of the eustacian tube which runs from the side of the back of the throat into the middle ear.  When this happens it creates a sensation of fullness.  You can try relieving this by thrusting your lower jay forward and your head back, or by holding your nostrils and blowing against a closed mouth (but be very careful with this), or use a nasal spray or decongestant or a sinus rinse.

Question 6

what type of test are for ears?

Accepted Answer

Many: This depends a great deal on the history of your symptoms, and family history and any other pertinent information during an interview.  There is the whisper test, the two word test, the finger rub test, The Weber and Rinne utilizing the tuning fork, The is the otoscopic exam, pneumatic otoscopy, tympanogram, and audiologic testing. This list is not complete, but just a start of the basics.

Question 7

possible to reshape ears as adult?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely, I do otoplasty almost every week for patients with prominent ears, cupped ears, Spock ears and other ear shapes that are bothersome. Consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist who has experience. It is not the most common procedure, so be certain to find someone who does a lot of them.

Question 8

how can you un pop ears from cold?

Accepted Answer

Try use of a : Decongestant or even neti pot to reduce congestion. They see if "valsalva" maneuver will un- pop your ears.

Question 9

why do ears grow as you get older?

Accepted Answer

Ask God: That is just how the human body is designed. The ears grow pretty rapidly until age 8 to 10 years old. German studies demonstrated after the about age 10 there is fairly linear growth of the external ear throughout life.

Question 10

what causes the ears to be smelly ?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection?: If this is something that is new for you it sounds it might be associated with an infection especially if you have discharge and/or pain associated. Get seen by a doctor in order to take a look and final diagnosis and treatment.

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