Richard Troy

Medical Blogger committed to accuracy, I am passionate about delivering my readers critical insights into the medical field. Former paramedic, instructor and medical school student. You can read more about me in the dedicated section of the website.

What causes crackling sound in ear? Eustachian tube dysfunction and other diagnoses

March 9, 2021 / By Richard Troy / ENT

Crackling or popping noises in the ears are a fairly common symptom. When patients report of crackling sounds, these are described as the sound of Rice Krispies often without any pain or discomfort. There are many possible causes of tinnitus, which is the medical term for any sound coming from within the ear and with […]

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What is a lucency? Meaning of X Ray and CT scan terms

March 2, 2021 / By Richard Troy / Diagnostic Tests, Radiology

After getting an X Ray or CT scan, you may have encountered the term lucency in the report written by the radiologist. If you wonder what lucencies are, the answer is both simple and complicated at the same time, keep reading to understand why. What are lucencies? Radiographs, commonly known as X Rays, are images

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