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Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity. Geriatric rhinitis, or rhinitis in senior patients, is a […]

Fungal sinusitis is a broad term used to describe various situations when fungus might be involved in the cause or symptoms of […]

Dysgeusia is a condition where a person’s perception of taste is altered; everything seems sweet, sour, bitter, or metallic. Taste disorders are […]

The bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is called the nasal septum. The bone and cartilage […]

Bronchitis is a condition when the bronchi, the passages that carry air from the windpipe to and from the lungs, become inflamed. […]

Asthma is a very common condition of the lungs; about 25 million Americans experience it. During regular breathing with asthma, the passages […]

Vestibular schwannoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows on the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. The […]

Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare yet severe condition that causes facial weakness or paralysis, […]

Otosclerosis describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around one of the three small bones in the middle ear space called the […]

Labyrinthitis is a disorder associated with inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is a fluid-filled compartment that consists of the cochlea […]

Hyperacusis, or sensitive hearing, describes a problem in the way the brain’s central auditory processing center perceives noise, often leading to pain […]

Ear problems are one of the most common medical complaints of airplane travelers and divers. While they are usually minor annoyances, sometimes […]