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Ear anatomy, function, and care

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways The outer, middle, and inner ear have unique structures that help with hearing and balance.Many ear problems like tinnitus, infections, and wax ...
Understanding the middle ear is essential—not only for hearing but also for balance and quality of life. According to the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S., one in eight adults has hearing ...
Inner ear infections like labyrinthitis may come after a cold or respiratory infection, with symptoms including nausea and ...
Ear pain during a cold is often caused by congestion, fluid buildup, or an ear infection. Learn about home remedies, treatment options, and warning signs.
Medically reviewed byJimmy Almond, M.D. The ear, which consists of the outer, middle, and inner parts, can become infected by bacteria, fungi, or viruses in the ear canal or eustachian tube, affecting ...
It's hard to imagine a better blend of high tech and low tech than an iPhone stuck to the bottom of a plastic bucket. But that combination is exactly what the diagnosis of vestibular conditions in ...
Around 1.5 billion people globally experience some level of hearing loss — that's nearly 20% of the world's population. Losing the ability to hear can be devastating, and navigating the potential ...
Are there any precautions to take to avoid a recurrence of inner ear problems? Dear Reader: A buildup of fluid in either the middle or inner ear can cause the dizzy, spinning feeling of vertigo. This ...
Vertigo is the sensation that a person’s surroundings are spinning or moving. It has many potential causes, including inner ear or nervous system disorders. Ear infections, migraine, Ménière’s disease ...
South African professor Mashudu Tshifularo became the first surgeon to perform a 3D printed middle ear transplant to restore hearing South African surgeon Professor Mashudu Tshifularo made history ...
Understanding how VertiAid's unique chewable formula works to support your inner ear health and balance system naturally. Learning about the clinically-studied ingredients that make VertiAid effective ...
Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...