adrenaline (epinephrine). A hormone of the adrenal medulla which, instilled in the eye, causes a constriction of the conjunctival vessels, dilates the pupil and diminishes the intraocular pressure. See adrenergic receptors; ocular decongestant; naphazoline; neurotransmitter; noradrenaline (norepinephrine).
For tinnitus with hearing impairment, press and massage the hollows behind both earlobes and the jawbone directly beneath the ears; and/or press on the gums behind the wisdom teeth with a pencil eraser, or bite down on a wad of cotton in the same location for several minutes. Do this once per day.
Ear candling, also called thermo-auricular therapy or coning, is a home remedy used for outer-ear hygiene and for general well-being. During an ear-candling session, the ear to be treated is oriented upwards: the patient's head faces left or right so that one ear is up and one ear is down.