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…
Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth or skin cyst trapped behind the eardrum, or the bone behind the ear. Cholesteatomas…
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…
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is an inflammatory condition caused by an uncontrolled immune system response that attacks the inner…