Do you struggle with ear pain, frequent infections, or dizziness that disrupts your day? These symptoms may be more than minor annoyances; they can affect your hearing, balance, and overall quality of life.
At Rancho Ear, Nose & Throat, we provide comprehensive ear care services including audiology, hearing loss treatment, infection management, and balance disorder evaluation. We offer access to hearing aid technology, including Ear Lens, through our partnership with Virsono Healthcare. Our board-certified specialists, Dr. Ashish Wadhwa and Dr. Jennifer MacEwan, combine advanced technology with compassionate care to help patients hear clearly and live confidently.
When to See an Audiologist
We often take our ears for granted until something goes wrong. Because the ears are located deep within the head and connected to multiple structures, even minor ear issues can have wide-reaching effects. They’re also difficult to examine without specialized tools and testing, making expert evaluation essential when problems arise.
You should schedule a visit as soon as you notice:
Early diagnosis and treatment are key to protecting your hearing and overall well-being.
Why Hearing Matters
Our ears play a vital role in how we connect with others. Hearing allows us to communicate, stay alert to our surroundings, and fully engage in daily life. When hearing declines, it can lead to:
At Rancho ENT, our goal is to help you preserve and improve your hearing so you can stay active, engaged, and confident.
What Causes Hearing Issues?
Hearing loss typically falls into two main categories:
Conductive Hearing Loss:
This occurs when sound waves can’t properly reach the inner ear due to blockages, fluid, or problems in the ear canal or middle ear.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss:
This type involves damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.
Hearing Solutions and Treatments
Thanks to modern advancements, there are many effective ways to restore or improve hearing. Our audiology team offers:
If you’ve noticed your hearing isn’t what it used to be, we encourage you to schedule a hearing evaluation. Once we identify the cause of your hearing changes, our specialists will guide you through personalized treatment options, so you can reconnect with the sounds and people that matter most.
Ear Infections and Treatments
Ear infections are common, especially in children, but they can affect people of all ages. Because the ears connect to the nose and throat through small passages that help equalize air pressure, infections or inflammation in the nose or throat often spread to the ears.
Common Causes and Connections
Treatment Options
Because the ear is closely linked to nearby structures, including the brain, major blood vessels, and jaw joint, ear pain can sometimes be tricky to diagnose. Pain might actually stem from the teeth, throat, sinuses, or jaw, all of which share similar sensory nerves with the ear.
Ears and Balance (Vertigo & Dizziness Treatment)
Beyond hearing, the ear also plays a vital role in maintaining your balance. The inner ear’s vestibular system works with your brain, eyes, and sensory nerves in your feet to help you stay upright and move steadily. When this system is disrupted, it can lead to dizziness, unsteadiness, or vertigo, making daily activities difficult or even dangerous.
Common Balance-Related Ear Conditions
Diagnosis and Treatment
Our team uses specialized testing and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to pinpoint the cause of your dizziness or balance issues. Once identified, treatment may include:
Hear Clearly and Live Steadily with Treatment in Poway, CA
At Rancho Ear Nose and Throat we have the expertise with all aspects of ear and balance problems to expeditiously and cost effectively diagnose and treat your ear condition. Please contact us at 858-674-1165 to set up an appointment for a hearing test or a general examination of ear, nose, and throat health.
