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 ...

Inner ear infections like labyrinthitis may come after a cold or respiratory infection, with symptoms including nausea and ...

By analyzing genetic data from nearly 2 million people, researchers have unlocked a new scientific understanding of Ménière's ...

Common and treatable ear conditions may be associated with a higher risk of dementia, according to new research. A study from Columbia University investigated how middle-ear problems that may cause ...

Are there any precautions to take to avoid a recurrence of inner ear problems? Dear Reader: A buildup of fluid in either the middle or inner ear can cause the dizzy, spinning feeling of vertigo. This ...

Vertigo is the sensation that a person’s surroundings are spinning or moving. It has many potential causes, including inner ear or nervous system disorders. Ear infections, migraine, Ménière’s disease ...

Ear pain and sore throat often seem like two unrelated problems. But more often than not, they're connected. The ear, nose ...

We’ve all become familiar with the classic COVID symptoms — the fever that has you kicking off blankets one minute and shivering the next, the cough that keeps your roommates awake, and that bizarre ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...