Tympanometry refers to a test that helps in the evaluation of the proper functioning of the middle ear. The middle ear is positioned behind the eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane.‌ The test ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause gastric enzymes to affect the middle ear. The resulting problems in the ear may lead to tinnitus. Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or humming noise in ...

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...

On a chilly October evening a decade ago, physician Michael Cohen arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport lugging a hefty contraption, built like a tiny tank, that immediately drew the ...

If you’re experiencing ongoing or complex problems with your ears, you may be referred to a neurotologist. A neurotologist is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist who completed two ...

Ear ringing problem called tinnitus is annoying, especially if you hear ringing sounds too loud. What makes this hearing issue more irritating is you are the only one who can listen to them. A man ...

When treating vertigo caused by the inner ear, it can be helpful to determine which ear is resulting in your symptoms. A simple vertigo test can help you find out. Vertigo is a false sensation of ...

To patients of P. Ashley Wackym, a surgical otologist-neurotologist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a diagnosis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) can feel like a death ...

Very young children who have exhibited common ear and upper respiratory signs appear to have an increased risk of a subsequent diagnosis of autism or demonstrated high levels of autism traits, ...