Earfit Speech and Hearing Clinic

  Unilateral ear pain,  that sharp or dull ache that seems to affect only one side, is an incredibly common complaint. If you have ever had it, you know how confusing it can be. Is it a cold? A cavity? Or did you just sleep funny? The truth is, ear pain on one side often doesn't even start in the ear itself. Understanding the root cause is the key to getting relief. How Ear Pain Works: A Simple Overview Your ear is an intricate structure, but it’s intimately connected to your throat , nose  and jaw . This close relationship explains why one sided ear pain is so common. The Phenomenon of Referred Pain The most confusing part of one sided ear pain is often referred pain . This is when a nerve pathway causes pain signals originating from one part of the body, like your jaw joint or tonsil to be felt in another part of your body, like your ear. Because the structures on the right and left sides of your head are separate, problems like a single infected tooth or a sore throa...

  Hey there! If you have ever found yourself struggling to hear in a noisy room or noticed a faint ringing in your ears after a stressful day, you are not alone. Our ears are incredible organs, but they’re not immune to the effects of our daily lives. Stress and sleep, two major players in our overall health, can significantly impact our hearing. At Earfit, we are passionate about helping you understand how to care for your ears. So, let’s dive into the science behind how stress and sleep affect your hearing health and what you can do about it. The Connection Between Stress, Sleep, and Hearing Your ears don’t exist in a vacuum, they are part of a complex system influenced by your lifestyle, environment, and even your mental state. Stress and poor sleep can wreak havoc on your body and your auditory system is no exception. Let’s break it down and see what science has to say about these connections. How Stress Impacts Your Hearing Stress is like that uninvited guest who overstays the...