New research suggests common and treatable ear conditions, including eardrum perforation and cholesteatoma, may be linked to ...

Cleft palate is a congenital malformation that not only affects feeding, speech and facial aesthetics, but is also closely associated with a range of otologic complications. One of the most pressing ...

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (May 15, 2003) -- Problems associated with chronic otitis media with effusion (OME, inflammation of the middle ear) decrease annually after placement of ear tubes to relieve the ...

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

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 ...

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 ...