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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD): Causes, Symptoms & Care

What is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)? Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) occurs when the Eustachian tube—the narrow passage that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat—fails...

Labyrinthitis: A Closer Look at Inner Ear Troubles

Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of the labyrinth, which is the structure of the inner ear. This part of the ear contains the vestibular nerves...

Meniere’s Disease: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What is Meniere's Disease? Meniere's disease, also known as idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops, is a disorder of the inner ear that causes hearing and balance problems....

What is Otosclerosis?

Otosclerosis is a condition that can lead to progressive hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth occurring in the middle ear. Other symptoms include...

Presbycusis – An Age-related hearing loss

What is Presbycusis? The term presbycusis means “old hearing”. It is defined as the symmetrical bilateral age-related sensorineural hearing loss that is irreversible. Presbycusis is...

What is Cholesteatoma?

What is Cholesteatoma? A cholesteatoma is an uncommon accumulation of keratinized squamous epithelium (skin cells) deep within the middle ear. While rare, if not addressed,...

Hyperacusis: Understanding & Managing Auditory Hypersensitivity

Hyperacusis is a hearing sensitivity that affects one's quality of life. Your ears become extremely hypersensitive; even faint sounds can become highly audible and...