Tag: Tinnitus
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...
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...
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...
