Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is a complex condition in which the immune system aberrantly targets inner ear structures, leading to a fluctuating and often progressive sensorineural hearing loss ...

Inner ear infections like labyrinthitis may come after a cold or respiratory infection, with symptoms including nausea and dizziness. Antibiotics might be given for bacterial infections, but most ...

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 ...

Your ears do more than hear. They help you balance, communicate, and stay connected to the world around you. Otology focuses on your ears, especially the middle and inner ear. Your outer ear is the ...

Scientists develop testing model to enhance understanding of a condition known as 'third window syndrome.' To patients of P. Ashley Wackym, a surgical otologist-neurotologist at Rutgers Robert Wood ...

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 ...

Most balance problems occur because of brain or inner ear problems, or physical issues, such as broken bones or muscle injuries. Balance problems can make it difficult to walk or move. They may make a ...