Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Middle ear infections are common and occur when fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Antibiotics, pain relievers, and ear drops are typical treatments for ear ...

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

It's hard to imagine a better blend of high tech and low tech than an iPhone stuck to the bottom of a plastic bucket. But that combination is exactly what the diagnosis of vestibular conditions in ...

Ménière's disease affects about 1 in 2,000 people and is characterized by episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus—a ringing, buzzing, clicking or hissing sound in the ear when no ...

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 ...

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 ...

Balance depends on several systems working together, including everything from the inner ear and eyes to the muscles and the brain. A problem affecting even just one of them can make day-to-day ...

Q: A day after flying, I start feeling inner ear pressure and become very ill. My head hurts, and I feel dizzy and so nauseated that I vomit. Some symptoms last six months. My doctor put “pressure ...

It is not uncommon for a person to experience ear popping pain when air pressure or altitude changes. Ear popping pain may also indicate an underlying condition, such as eustachian tube dysfunction.

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 ...