Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Pressure-Equalizing Tubes In Repetitive Middle Ear Infections.” Children have increased number of middle ear infections for a variety of reasons. The main reason is that the eustachian tube, which is the small tube that goes from behind the nose to behind the eardrum and ventilates that area, … Continue reading “Pressure-Equalizing Tubes In Repetitive Middle Ear Infections”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Can Ear Wax Cause Problems?” Ear wax or cerumen is obviously part of being a human. This is a material that’s formed in the ear canal. It’s a normal occurring material, and it serves several functions. It is a moisturizer for the area, but it also is … Continue reading “Can Ear Wax Cause Problems?”