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 balance. The […]
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare yet severe condition that causes facial weakness or paralysis, […]
Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around one of the three small bones in the middle ear space called the […]
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a disorder associated with inflammation of the inner ear. The labyrinth is a fluid-filled compartment that consists of the cochlea […]
Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis, or sensitive hearing, describes a problem in the way the brain’s central auditory processing center perceives noise, often leading to pain […]
Ears and Altitude (Barotrauma)
Ear problems are one of the most common medical complaints of airplane travelers and divers. While they are usually minor annoyances, sometimes […]
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 hearing loss […]
Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth or skin cyst trapped behind the eardrum, or the bone behind the ear. Cholesteatomas begin as […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Do you get a spinning vertigo or dizziness sensation in certain head positions? For example, turning to a particular side when you’re […]
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is an inflammatory condition caused by an uncontrolled immune system response that attacks the inner ear causing […]
Tonsils and Adenoids
Tonsils are the two round lumps in the back of your throat. Adenoids are high in the throat behind the nose and […]