Deviated Septum
The bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is called the nasal septum. The bone…
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a condition when the bronchi, the passages that carry air from the windpipe to and from the lungs,…
Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma)
Vestibular schwannoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows on the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and…
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare yet severe condition that causes facial weakness…
Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around one of the three small bones in the middle ear space…
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a disorder associated with inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is a fluid-filled compartment that consists of…
Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis, or sensitive hearing, describes a problem in the way the brain’s central auditory processing center perceives noise, often leading…
Ears and Altitude (Barotrauma)
Ear problems are one of the most common medical complaints of airplane travelers and divers. While they are usually minor…
Conductive Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be broadly separated into two categories: conductive and sensorineural (damage to tiny hair cells in the inner ear). Conductive…