Is It Ever Safe to Use Q-Tips in Your Ears?

A common question we hear from our patients at is, “Is it ever safe for me to use Q-tips in my ears?” The answer is no. What the Research Shows One study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology sought to uncover the most common risk factors for otitis externa (OE), sometimes known as…
What Causes Ear Drainage & How Can I Stop It?

At some point in your life, you’ll probably experience some sort of ear drainage. While some types are normal, others could indicate a medical problem. We review the different types of ear drainage, the causes and how it can be stopped below. Types & Causes of Ear Drainage Some types and causes of ear drainage…
Welcome Dr. Tom Hamilton – Coming In July

While Dr. Hamilton grew up on the West Coast, he was always a Midwesterner at heart and has lived In the Greater Cincinnati area for the last decade. Obtaining his bachelor’s in computer science from Kent State University in 2007, he then went on to earn his master’s in cell biology and anatomy with a…
About Otolaryngology
Insight into Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), thyroid, parathyroid, and related structures of the head and neck. They are…