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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT AT SHEA EAR CLINIC REVEALS IMPROVEMENT IN...

Tinnitus, that annoying ringing or cricket sound in your ear, is one of the most challenging and common problems faced by patients and otologists (ear specialists) alike. There are thought to be a variety of causes, but the exact mechanism for tinnitus remains unclear. While there is still no...

WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR RINGING IN THE EARS?

Noise in the ears, otherwise known as tinnitus or tinnitus, is a very common condition that is experienced by almost everyone at some time or another. The noise may be a ringing, chirping, whistling, buzzing, or crickets and it is one of the most common reasons why patients go to see an ear doctor....

MY EAR IS INFECTED OR DRAIN

Ear infections are very common disorders and are experienced by both children and adults alike. They are often caused by inadequate function of the Eustachian tube, which connects the ear and nose, or other infections in the throat or sinuses. There are many types of ear infections and they can...

I HAVE SUDDEN HEARING LOSS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Sudden hearing loss is a condition where a person’s hearing deteriorates suddenly in one or both ears. This may be accompanied by ringing in the ear or dizziness. There are many causes for sudden hearing loss and the appropriate treatment will depend on the cause, which may include infections,...

I’m dizzy/My balance is off

Dizziness is a common complaint and is experienced by nearly everyone at one time or another. Dizziness is defined as any non-painful discomfort of the head. There are many things that can cause dizziness, and there are basically three types. The first is vertigo, defined as a feeling of...

I’m having trouble hearing.

Many people experience difficulty hearing or loss of hearing at some point in their life. Hearing loss can cause difficulty communicating in social situations, at school, at work, or at home, and it may contribute to isolation and a decline in quality of life. Hearing loss can make it difficult...

What is Ménière’s disease and what can be done for it?

Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that is associated with attacks of dizziness and vertigo, hearing loss, fullness or pressure in the ear, and ringing or roaring in the ear. It may be very debilitating and can cause permanent hearing loss. It is caused by a buildup of fluid...

What can be done for Bell’s palsy?

Bell’s palsy is a condition where one side of the face becomes weak or paralyzed for no apparent reason. For many patients, this will be very alarming, and they may even believe they are having a stroke, causing them to go to the emergency room. Bell’s palsy is not caused by a stroke, however,...

What makes the Shea Clinic special?

The answer is, quite simply, a tradition of excellence. This tradition was begun in 1926 by my grandfather, Dr. John Shea, Sr. He was a nationally known ear, nose, and throat surgeon, and was the president of the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society. He practiced ear, nose,...