ENT doctors debunk 11 ear and nose myths

September 14, 2021 11:16 AM

Otolaryngologists Erich Voigt and Jacqueline Jones debunk 11 myths about the ear and nose. They talk about how to properly stop a nosebleed, clean your ears, and protect yourself from hearing loss. They also explain that earwax is good for your ears – it has antimicrobial properties that protect the insides of your ears. In fact, overcleaning can cause swimmer's ear.Voigt is the Division Director of General Otolaryngology at NYU Langone Health. He's been treating pediatric and geriatric patients for over 20 years and performs head and neck surgery. You can learn more about his work here: https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1851315147/erich-p-voigt Jones is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medicine and a head and neck surgeon. She treats a wide range of conditions including strep throat, sinusitis, sleep apnea, swimmer's ear, and more. You can learn more about her work here: https://jacquelinejonesent.com/