The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-17
Troubles OF the Ear

The mechanism of the Ear is the most
delicate organ of the whole body, and its
impairment, resulting in deafness is, next
to blindness. the most pitiable condi-
tlon that can befall man. Subject to in
Juries and diseases hidden from observa-
ton, III the inner parts of the ear, the
trouble-the inflammation goes OIL from
bad TO worse, involving sometimes the
brain itself and causing fatal results.
The Ear has 81 many distinct diseases,
each requiring its own special treatment,
that none but an Ear Specialist, none
but the earnest student, the experienced
n successful practitioner is qualified
to make a diagnosis Of the delicate
organ and relieve the afflicted from
suffering, deafness or impending ruin.
The diseases most frequently met with
are inflammation of the external ear
or the canal leading to the ear drum,
the drum itself, polypus, tumors. ulcers,
hardened wax, rupture of the drum, in
fammatiOn of tube leading from ear to
nose, paralysis of auditory nerve,
scrofula, catarrh, discharges. skin dis
eases, etc. Nearly all of these are nov
durable by mild and almost painless
methods. DR.. A. B. Barker, the emf
nent Oculist and Aurist, of Cincinnati.
now established in Indianapolis, has
spent many years in the hospitals of this
country and Europe. studying and
practicing especially on the ailments Of
the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
He has been an enthusiastic student
OF the Ear, its injuries, diseases and
maiformations. He is ambitious for
triumphs in his profession and has dis
regarded no opportunity. to acquire
knowledge and to provide himself with
every modern appliance known to the
Oculist and Aurist that would alleviate
suffering, cheer the respondent and
help the blind to see and the deaf to
hear. Upon good hearing depends ones
usefulness. prosperity and happiness,
therefore, in any threatened or existing
disturbance of the Ear this skillful Aurist
should be consulted and the trouble at
tended to promptly before the time of
relief is passed.
Running ears, which frequently follow
cold in the head, catarrh. scarlet fever
OF measles, no matter how slight the
discharge, it means inflammation is 60
ing on within, and which. if neglected or
improperly treated, will gradually de-
strOy the organ of hearing, and as is
often the case, end in physical or men
tai wreck. Noise in the head like sing
ing of the tea-kettle, chirpingOf crickets,
buzzing Of bees, ringing of bells or rush.
ing VI Wdtcr, IL uOG OcCdSloncu ITOHi
pressure on the drum or by foreign
bodies in the ear, they may be warnings
of approaching deafness, from constitu-
tiOnal arrangement. or forerunners of
disease that may endanger life itself.
There are many cases of ear troubles
which DR.. Barker can cure without
personal interview with the patient.
Should it be impracticable or neon
venient to call at his Office blank ques-
tons, if desired, will be mailed to the
afflicted which, when answered, the
necessary remedies and directions will
be forwarded.
DR.. Barker makes a speciality of treat
ing all diseases, injuries and malforma-
tiOns of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
prepares andfurnishes spectacles for any
popularity of sight and inserts artificial
eyes and ear drums. =.
Consultation free and invited, cor
respOndence solicited and terms Of treat
ment within reach of all.
Office No. 4 Washington street, one
door west of Meridian street. Hours ga.
M. to 8 p. m.