MUKILTEO — Ears are a big deal, especially if you aren’t born with them. What’s up with that? Dr. Prabhat Bhama, a surgeon, and his wife, Trish, a nurse practitioner, are in Guatemala this week on a ...

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing. Ear tube ...

Imagine spending five years hearing everything as if your head was underwater with a pair of headphones on. You can feel the vibrations, but you’re unable to make out anyone’s words clearly. That was ...

A stapedectomy is a surgical procedure that aims to improve hearing loss caused by the stapes bone becoming immobile. It may eliminate the need for hearing aids and improve overall quality of life.