Clinical otologic (ear) photos

A series of clinical photos Wax and fungal debris occluding the right ear canal A small (completely benign and asymptomatic) osteoma in the roof of the right ear canal A healed right ear canal after removal of exostoses A retracted segment of the posterior aspect of...

Exostoses (surfer’s ear)

Exostoses of the external auditory canal (ear canal) are bony growths that form due the exposure to cold water and air. When they become advanced they can cause recurrent water trapping, ear infections and ultimately complete blockage and hearing loss. When advanced...

Tinnitus and Stress

The last year has seen a notable increase in the degree of worrisome tinnitus. This is predominantly explained by the close association of generalised stress with the level of tinnitus. We have also observed similar increases in the severity of other conditions such...