Tag: hearing loss
Hearing: Unlocking the Wonders of the Auditory System
Hearing is the biological process through which humans and other animals perceive sound. It involves detecting sound waves in the environment, converting them into...
Pure Tone Audiometry: Understanding Hearing Assessment
Pure Tone Audiometry is a gold standard investigation for detecting the degree and type of hearing loss in adults and children with ages greater...
Understanding Serous Otitis Media (Fluid in the Ears)
Otitis Media is a general term used to describe the middle ear infection. Serous otitis media is a type of fluid buildup in the middle ear...
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 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,...
