Formal audiology testing (pure tone audiometry + tympanometry) is warranted after 2 weeks.
"Leo! Breakfast!" his mom called from the kitchen.
(if you have a home otoscope – use cautiously):
To understand why ears can become muffled after swimming, it's essential to grasp the basic anatomy of the ear. The ear is divided into three main parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer ear collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal, which leads to the eardrum. The middle ear, located behind the eardrum, contains three tiny bones that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear. The Eustachian tube, a small tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, plays a crucial role in regulating air pressure in the ear.
His mom looked back, smiling. "Did you say something, honey?"
