Have you ever experienced a punctured or perforated eardrum? It can be an incredibly painful condition that can impact your hearing and balance. Dr. Daneshrad uses a procedure called tympanoplasty to help repair the damage and restore hearing. But what exactly happens during this surgery? What Is Eardrum Perforation? An eardrum perforation is a hole in the […]
Swimmer’s ear is a painful condition caused when water becomes trapped in the outer or inner ear canal after you swim. It can be quite uncomfortable and may require treatment from a doctor if left untreated. Other times, it may be a short-term issue. To get a proper diagnosis and discuss treatment options, we encourage […]
If you are struggling with a blockage in the ear that causes sounds to become muffled or difficult to hear, you may be dealing with a condition known as otitis externa, more commonly referred to as “Swimmer’s ear.” Swimmer’s ear is an infection that happens within the ear canal. The ear canal is a warm […]
Dr. Payam Daneshrad and his team at Daneshrad Clinic in Torrance and Santa Monica, California see patients with many issues regarding the ear, nose, and throat. Certain conditions, such as swimmer’s ear, are common and sometimes require assistance from our medical team. Swimmer’s ear, medically known as acute otitis externa, is a painful condition that […]
Ear Infections and Earache What Is Otitis Media? Otitis media means inflammation of the middle ear. The inflammation occurs as a result of a middle ear infection. It can occur in one or both ears. Otitis media is the most frequent diagnosis recorded for children who visit physicians for illness. It is also the most […]
Insight into acute otitis externa What causes swimmer’s ear? What are the signs and symptoms? How is swimmer’s ear treated? and more…