According to chemist Katherine Prokop-Prigge at Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, “We could obtain information about a person’s ethnicity simply by looking in his ears.” It turns out that a single gene controls both a person’s underarm odor and … Continue reading →
Hearing aids are precision instruments that require proper maintenance. If you take care of them properly, they can serve you well for many years. Here is a brief summary of the most important issues, followed by detailed recommendations for getting … Continue reading →
External Ear Canal Stenosis (Narrow Ear Canals) A child with Down syndrome who has narrow ear canals should see an ENT specialist every three months to avoid undiagnosed and untreated ear infections. Cleaning of the ear canals by an ENT … Continue reading →
This happens to a lot of people. You clean your ears and yet they still feel dry and irritated and you think you’re not cleaning them enough, so you clean them even more and they continue to feel dry and … Continue reading →
Hearing aids can cause irritation, itchiness, and even ear infections. Improper use and neglect can also affect your hearing aid performance. Here are some tips to help you avoid medical issues and enjoy better performance from your hearing aids. Ear … Continue reading →
Don’t know if Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer is more effective than other brands of ear drops? Check out what our customers have to say about it: “I was having intermittent pains in my left ear. After using Comfort Ear twice, … Continue reading →
Hi, I’m Dr. Nina Yoshpe, co-founder of YW Doctors Laboratories and co-developer of Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer. Many patients ask why a pH balanced formula is so important for the external ear canal skin. The pH is key to external … Continue reading →
My name is Dr. Ayal Willner. I’m the co-founder of YW Doctors Laboratories and co-developer of Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer. Our ear drops were developed to soothe irritated ears and restore the normal environment of the ear canal. I’m often … Continue reading →
You hear about irritated skin and irritated eyes all the time, but irritated ears isn’t as common a topic. When your ears get dry, you can get a case of Irritated ears. There are also other reasons for having irritated … Continue reading →
Ear candling is NOT recommended by the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Learn more about Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer. … Continue reading →
If your ears start itching and getting red a few days after swimming, you may have otitis externa, also known as Swimmer’s Ear. Swimmer’s Ear is a common infection of the outer ear that involves the eardrum and the ear … Continue reading →
It’s very tempting to clean out your ears each day due to the discomfort of earwax. However, this may actually be damaging. The ear has systems in place to clean itself and protect against bacteria. Over-cleaning is both unnecessary and … Continue reading →
Ear problems are common in individuals with Down syndrome. A primary care physician should be aware of the problems caused by Down syndrome, but an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor may be needed to properly diagnose and treat ear … Continue reading →
Earwax is produced by the glands in the ear canal to trap small particles that could potentially harm the eardrum. While everyone produces earwax, certain factors, such as the size of the ear canal and age, can impact the amount … Continue reading →
How can Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer help Prevent Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmers, scuba divers, and surfers often experience pain and irritation from water trapped in their ears. Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer is recommended as a preventative measure as well as a … Continue reading →
Ear, nose, and throat problems are common in people with Down syndrome. One of the most common ear problems in people with Down syndrome is stenotic (narrow) ear canals. Stenotic ear canals can make cleaning the ears difficult. Hypoallergenic Ear … Continue reading →
Suffer from dry, itchy ears? Comfort Ear™ Natural Moisturizer, an ear moisturizing solution, may be the perfect solution for you. This safe, non-drug formula was developed by board-certified Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctors, Dr. Nina Yoshpe and Dr. Ayal … Continue reading →
Aquatic activities are important, especially in the warm, summer months. Though aquatic activities are generally safe, they can cause irritation to the ear. If you’re thinking about using an over-the-counter ear drop, be careful. Most of them contain alcohol, which … Continue reading →
Q-tips were never intended for use in the ears. The Q-tip box clearly states that they are not to be used for that purpose. Nonetheless, some people use them to clean their ears. This is a dangerous practice that can … Continue reading →