Pathological processes of the ear, the hearing, and the equilibrium system of the body.
Pathological processes of the inner ear (LABYRINTH) which contains the essential apparatus of hearing (COCHLEA) and balance (SEMICIRCULAR CANALS).
The space and structures directly internal to the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE and external to the inner ear (LABYRINTH). Its major components include the AUDITORY OSSICLES and the EUSTACHIAN TUBE that connects the cavity of middle ear (tympanic cavity) to the upper part of the throat.
The essential part of the hearing organ consists of two labyrinthine compartments: the bony labyrinthine and the membranous labyrinth. The bony labyrinth is a complex of three interconnecting cavities or spaces (COCHLEA; VESTIBULAR LABYRINTH; and SEMICIRCULAR CANALS) in the TEMPORAL BONE. Within the bony labyrinth lies the membranous labyrinth which is a complex of sacs and tubules (COCHLEAR DUCT; SACCULE AND UTRICLE; and SEMICIRCULAR DUCTS) forming a continuous space enclosed by EPITHELIUM and connective tissue. These spaces are filled with LABYRINTHINE FLUIDS of various compositions.
Examination of the EAR CANAL and eardrum with an OTOSCOPE.
The hearing and equilibrium system of the body. It consists of three parts: the EXTERNAL EAR, the MIDDLE EAR, and the INNER EAR. Sound waves are transmitted through this organ where vibration is transduced to nerve signals that pass through the ACOUSTIC NERVE to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The inner ear also contains the vestibular organ that maintains equilibrium by transducing signals to the VESTIBULAR NERVE.
Inflammation of the MIDDLE EAR including the AUDITORY OSSICLES and the EUSTACHIAN TUBE.
A narrow passageway that connects the upper part of the throat to the TYMPANIC CAVITY.
Inflammation of the middle ear with a clear pale yellow-colored transudate.
An oval semitransparent membrane separating the external EAR CANAL from the tympanic cavity (EAR, MIDDLE). It contains three layers: the skin of the external ear canal; the core of radially and circularly arranged collagen fibers; and the MUCOSA of the middle ear.
Inflammation of the ear, which may be marked by pain (EARACHE), fever, HEARING DISORDERS, and VERTIGO. Inflammation of the external ear is OTITIS EXTERNA; of the middle ear, OTITIS MEDIA; of the inner ear, LABYRINTHITIS.
Inflammation of the middle ear with purulent discharge.
A temporary or persistent opening in the eardrum (TYMPANIC MEMBRANE). Clinical signs depend on the size, location, and associated pathological condition.
Objective tests of middle ear function based on the difficulty (impedance) or ease (admittance) of sound flow through the middle ear. These include static impedance and dynamic impedance (i.e., tympanometry and impedance tests in conjunction with intra-aural muscle reflex elicitation). This term is used also for various components of impedance and admittance (e.g., compliance, conductance, reactance, resistance, susceptance).
The testing of the acuity of the sense of hearing to determine the thresholds of the lowest intensity levels at which an individual can hear a set of tones. The frequencies between 125 and 8000 Hz are used to test air conduction thresholds and the frequencies between 250 and 4000 Hz are used to test bone conduction thresholds.
Surgery performed on the external, middle, or internal ear.
Conditions that impair the transmission of auditory impulses and information from the level of the ear to the temporal cortices, including the sensorineural pathways.
The outer part of the hearing system of the body. It includes the shell-like EAR AURICLE which collects sound, and the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL, the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE, and the EXTERNAL EAR CARTILAGES.
Hearing loss resulting from damage to the COCHLEA and the sensorineural elements which lie internally beyond the oval and round windows. These elements include the AUDITORY NERVE and its connections in the BRAINSTEM.
A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears.
The narrow passage way that conducts the sound collected by the EAR AURICLE to the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.
Disorders that are characterized by the production of antibodies that react with host tissues or immune effector cells that are autoreactive to endogenous peptides.
A mobile chain of three small bones (INCUS; MALLEUS; STAPES) in the TYMPANIC CAVITY between the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE and the oval window on the wall of INNER EAR. Sound waves are converted to vibration by the tympanic membrane then transmitted via these ear ossicles to the inner ear.
Tumors or cancer of any part of the hearing and equilibrium system of the body (the EXTERNAL EAR, the MIDDLE EAR, and the INNER EAR).
The shell-like structure projects like a little wing (pinna) from the side of the head. Ear auricles collect sound from the environment.
A mass of KERATIN-producing squamous EPITHELIUM that resembles an inverted (suck-in) bag of skin in the MIDDLE EAR. It arises from the eardrum (TYMPANIC MEMBRANE) and grows into the MIDDLE EAR causing erosion of EAR OSSICLES and MASTOID that contains the INNER EAR.

An aural myiasis case in a 54-year-old male farmer in Korea. (1/190)

A 54-year-old male farmer residing in Chunchon, Korea, complaining of blood tinged discharge and tinnitus in the left ear for two days, was examined in August 16, 1996. Otoscopic examination revealed live maggots from the ear canal. The patient did not complain of any symptoms after removal of maggots. Five maggots recovered were identified as the third stage larvae of Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae). This is the first record of aural myiasis in Korea.  (+info)

Examination on biological activities and fates of new steroids, steroid-17-yl methyl glycolate derivatives. (2/190)

A variety of acyl derivatives based on the "antedrug" concept were synthesized to evaluate their biological activities, in vitro fate in human serum and examine pharmacokinetics in rats. Among the prepared compounds, acetyl and pivaloyl derivatives (8 and 9) showed strong to vasoconstrictive activity in human, exceeding that of dexamethasone. In rats, topical administration of the compound 8 significantly reduced oxazolone-induced ear edema compared to that of control. These activities were almost equal to that of prednisolone, however 9 did not show any suppression of the oxazolone-induced edema. The in vitro half-lives of 8 and 9 in human serum were 18.2 and 43.8 hours, respectively. Prednisolone and dexamethasone were extremely stable under the used conditions. When compound 8 was intravenously administrated to rats, its metabolites, 20(R)-methyl dexamethasonate (4) and carboxylic acid (18), were found in the systemic blood. The total body clearance of 8 was 1734 ml x hr(-1) x kg(-1), which was about 12 times larger than that of dexamethasone. On the other hand, 9 was found to be metabolized instantaneously to methyl prednisolonate (1) in systemic serum. Acetyl derivative 8 derived from dexamethasone may thus be useful as a topical steroid which offers the advantage of a low potential for systemic and local side effects.  (+info)

High-resolution MR cisternography of the cerebellopontine angle: 2D versus 3D fast spin-echo sequences. (3/190)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The clinical usefulness of MR cisternography of the cerebellopontine angle, applying 2D or 3D fast spin-echo sequences, has been reported recently. Our purpose was to investigate the cause of signal loss in CSF in the prepontine or cerebellopontine angle cistern on 2D FSE MR images and to compare the cisternographic effects of 2D and 3D FSE sequences. METHODS: Preliminary experiments were performed in four volunteers to assess the causes of signal loss. Initially, using a 2D cardiac-gated cine phase-contrast method with a velocity encoding value of 6 cm/s, we measured the velocity and flow pattern of CSF. Comparisons were made to assess the effects of intravoxel dephasing, amplitude of the section-selecting gradient, echo time (TE), and section thickness. Four healthy subjects and 13 patients with ear symptoms were examined, and multisection 3-mm-thick 2D images and 30-mm-slab, 1-mm-section 3D images were compared qualitatively and quantitatively. Then, 3D MR cisternography was performed in 400 patients with ear symptoms, and qualitative evaluation was performed. RESULTS: In volunteers, the average peak velocity of CSF was 1.2 cm/s. With TE = 250, CSF may move an average of 3 mm, and can be washed out of a 3-mm-thick 2D section volume. The CSF signal relative to that of a water phantom decreased gradually as TE increased on single-section 3-mm-thick 2D images. The CSF signal relative to that of the water phantom increased gradually as section thickness increased. No significant differences were noted in intravoxel dephasing and amplitude of the section-selecting gradient. The contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) between CSF and the cerebellar peduncle, and the visibility of the cranial nerves and vertebrobasilar artery were significantly improved on 3D images in 17 subjects. In images from 400 patients, no significant signal loss in the cistern was observed using 3D FSE. CONCLUSION: CSF signal loss in thin-section 2D MR cisternography is mainly attributable to the wash-out phenomenon. 3D acquisition can reduce this phenomenon and provide thinner sections. The scan time for 3D acquisition is not excessive when a long echo train length and half-Fourier imaging are used. MR cisternography should be performed using a 3D acquisition.  (+info)

Medical advice for commercial air travelers. (4/190)

Family physicians are often asked to advise patients who are preparing to travel. The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 has enabled more passengers with medical disabilities to choose air travel. All domestic U.S. airlines are required to carry basic (but often limited) medical equipment, although several physiologic stresses associated with flight may predispose travelers with underlying medical conditions to require emergency care. Recommendations for passengers with respiratory, cardiac or postsurgical conditions must be individualized and should be based on objective testing measures. Specific advice for patients with diabetes, postsurgical or otolaryngologic conditions may make air travel less hazardous for these persons. Air travel should be delayed after scuba diving to minimize the chance of developing decompression sickness. Although no quick cure for jet lag exists, several simple suggestions may make travel across time zones more comfortable.  (+info)

Kimura's disease with bilateral auricular masses. (5/190)

We report an unusual case of Kimura's disease. An 81-year-old Japanese woman was shown to have bilateral auricular masses that had begun to enlarge 6 years before. On CT scans, slightly high-density masses with faint contrast enhancement were seen. The masses were heterogeneous and hypointense on T1-weighted MR images, were slightly hyperintense on T2-weighted MR images, and showed heterogeneous enhancement after the administration of contrast material. Kimura's disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of bilateral auricular tumors.  (+info)

Homogeneity of Danish environmental and clinical isolates of Shewanella algae. (6/190)

Danish isolates of Shewanella algae constituted by whole-cell protein profiling a very homogeneous group, and no clear distinction was seen between strains from the marine environment and strains of clinical origin. Although variation between all strains was observed by ribotyping and random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis, no clonal relationship between infective strains was found. From several patients, clonally identical strains of S. algae were reisolated up to 8 months after the primary isolation, indicating that the same strain may be able to maintain the infection.  (+info)

Topical fluoroquinolones for eye and ear. (7/190)

Topical fluoroquinolones are now available for use in the eye and ear. Their broad spectrum of activity includes the common eye and ear pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. For the treatment of acute otitis externa, these agents are as effective as previously available otic preparations. For the treatment of otitis media with tympanic membrane perforation, topical fluoroquinolones are effective and safe. These preparations are approved for use in children, and lack of ototoxicity permits prolonged administration when necessary. Topical fluoroquinolones are not appropriate for the treatment of uncomplicated conjunctivitis where narrower spectrum agents suffice; they represent a simplified regimen for the treatment of bacterial keratitis (corneal ulcers). When administered topically, fluoroquinolones are well tolerated and offer convenient dosing schedules. Currently, bacterial resistance appears limited.  (+info)

Letter: Abnormal patency of eustachian tube from oral contraceptives.(8/190)

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Ear diseases are medical conditions that affect the ear and its various components, including the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. These diseases can cause a range of symptoms, such as hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), ear pain, and discharge. Some common ear diseases include:

1. Otitis externa (swimmer's ear) - an infection or inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal.
2. Otitis media - an infection or inflammation of the middle ear, often caused by a cold or flu.
3. Cholesteatoma - a skin growth that develops in the middle ear behind the eardrum.
4. Meniere's disease - a disorder of the inner ear that can cause vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
5. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders - problems with the joint that connects the jawbone to the skull, which can cause ear pain and other symptoms.
6. Acoustic neuroma - a noncancerous tumor that grows on the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain.
7. Presbycusis - age-related hearing loss.

Treatment for ear diseases varies depending on the specific condition and its severity. It may include medication, surgery, or other therapies. If you are experiencing symptoms of an ear disease, it is important to seek medical attention from a healthcare professional, such as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist).

Labyrinth diseases refer to conditions that affect the inner ear's labyrinth, which is the complex system of fluid-filled channels and sacs responsible for maintaining balance and hearing. These diseases can cause symptoms such as vertigo (a spinning sensation), dizziness, nausea, hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Examples of labyrinth diseases include Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, vestibular neuronitis, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Treatment for these conditions varies depending on the specific diagnosis but may include medications, physical therapy, or surgery.

The middle ear is the middle of the three parts of the ear, located between the outer ear and inner ear. It contains three small bones called ossicles (the malleus, incus, and stapes) that transmit and amplify sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The middle ear also contains the Eustachian tube, which helps regulate air pressure in the middle ear and protects against infection by allowing fluid to drain from the middle ear into the back of the throat.

The inner ear is the innermost part of the ear that contains the sensory organs for hearing and balance. It consists of a complex system of fluid-filled tubes and sacs called the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation, and the cochlea, a spiral-shaped organ that converts sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

The inner ear is located deep within the temporal bone of the skull and is protected by a bony labyrinth. The vestibular system includes the semicircular canals, which detect rotational movements of the head, and the otolith organs (the saccule and utricle), which detect linear acceleration and gravity.

Damage to the inner ear can result in hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (a spinning sensation), and balance problems.

Otoscopy is a medical examination procedure used to evaluate the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane (eardrum). It involves the use of an otoscope, a tool that consists of a lighted speculum attached to a handle. The speculum is inserted into the ear canal, allowing the healthcare provider to visualize and inspect the eardrum for any abnormalities such as perforations, inflammation, fluid accumulation, or foreign bodies. Otoscopy can help diagnose various conditions including ear infections, middle ear disorders, and hearing loss.

The ear is the sensory organ responsible for hearing and maintaining balance. It can be divided into three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer ear consists of the pinna (the visible part of the ear) and the external auditory canal, which directs sound waves toward the eardrum. The middle ear contains three small bones called ossicles that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The inner ear contains the cochlea, a spiral-shaped organ responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain, and the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining balance.

Otitis media is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear. It can occur as a result of a cold, respiratory infection, or allergy that causes fluid buildup behind the eardrum. The buildup of fluid can lead to infection and irritation of the middle ear, causing symptoms such as ear pain, hearing loss, and difficulty balancing. There are two types of otitis media: acute otitis media (AOM), which is a short-term infection that can cause fever and severe ear pain, and otitis media with effusion (OME), which is fluid buildup in the middle ear without symptoms of infection. In some cases, otitis media may require medical treatment, including antibiotics or the placement of ear tubes to drain the fluid and relieve pressure on the eardrum.

The Eustachian tube, also known as the auditory tube or pharyngotympanic tube, is a narrow canal that connects the middle ear cavity to the back of the nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose). Its function is to maintain equal air pressure on both sides of the eardrum and to drain any fluid accumulation from the middle ear. The Eustachian tube is lined with mucous membrane and contains tiny hair-like structures called cilia that help to move mucus and fluid out of the middle ear. It opens and closes to regulate air pressure and drainage, which typically occurs during swallowing or yawning.

Otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as serous otitis media or glue ear, is a medical condition characterized by the presence of fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of acute ear infection. The fluid accumulation occurs due to the dysfunction of the Eustachian tube, which results in negative pressure and subsequent accumulation of sterile fluid within the middle ear space.

OME can lead to hearing difficulties, especially in children, as the fluid buildup impairs sound conduction through the ossicles in the middle ear. Symptoms may include mild hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and a sensation of fullness or pressure in the affected ear. In some cases, OME can resolve on its own within a few weeks or months; however, persistent cases might require medical intervention, such as placement of tympanostomy tubes (ear tubes) to drain the fluid and restore hearing.

The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, is a thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear. It serves to transmit sound vibrations from the air to the inner ear, where they are converted into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain as sound. The tympanic membrane is composed of three layers: an outer layer of skin, a middle layer of connective tissue, and an inner layer of mucous membrane. It is held in place by several small bones and muscles and is highly sensitive to changes in pressure.

"Otitis" is a general medical term that refers to inflammation or infection in the ear. It can be further classified into different types depending on the part of the ear affected:

1. Otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear, affects the outer ear and ear canal.
2. Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear.
3. Otitis interna, or labyrinthitis, refers to inflammation of the inner ear.

The symptoms of otitis can vary but often include pain, hearing loss, and discharge. The specific treatment will depend on the type and severity of the otitis.

Suppurative Otitis Media is a type of inner ear infection that involves the accumulation of pus (suppuration) in the middle ear space. It can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection and often results from a previous episode of acute otitis media, where fluid builds up behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

Suppurative Otitis Media can lead to complications such as hearing loss, damage to the inner ear structures, and spread of infection to nearby areas like the mastoid process or the brain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics to clear the infection and sometimes surgical intervention to drain the pus and relieve pressure on the eardrum.

Tympanic membrane perforation, also known as a ruptured eardrum, is a tear or hole in the tympanic membrane, which separates the outer ear canal and the middle ear. The tympanic membrane plays a crucial role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. A perforation can result from various causes such as infection, trauma, pressure changes, or explosive blasts, leading to symptoms like hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and ear discharge. The extent and location of the perforation determine the severity of the symptoms and the course of treatment, which may include observation, antibiotics, or surgical repair.

Acoustic impedance tests are diagnostic procedures used to measure the impedance or resistance of various parts of the ear to sound waves. These tests are often used to assess hearing function and diagnose any issues related to the middle ear, such as fluid buildup or problems with the eardrum.

The most common type of acoustic impedance test is tympanometry, which measures the mobility of the eardrum and the middle ear system by creating variations in air pressure within the ear canal. During this test, a small probe is inserted into the ear canal, and sound waves are generated while the pressure is varied. The resulting measurements provide information about the condition of the middle ear and can help identify any issues that may be affecting hearing.

Another type of acoustic impedance test is acoustic reflex testing, which measures the body's natural response to loud sounds. This involves measuring the contraction of the stapedius muscle in the middle ear, which occurs in response to loud noises. By measuring the strength and timing of this reflex, audiologists can gain additional insights into the functioning of the middle ear and identify any abnormalities that may be present.

Overall, acoustic impedance tests are important tools for diagnosing hearing problems and identifying any underlying issues in the middle ear. They are often used in conjunction with other hearing tests to provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual's hearing function.

Audiometry is the testing of a person's ability to hear different sounds, pitches, or frequencies. It is typically conducted using an audiometer, a device that emits tones at varying volumes and frequencies. The person being tested wears headphones and indicates when they can hear the tone by pressing a button or raising their hand.

There are two main types of audiometry: pure-tone audiometry and speech audiometry. Pure-tone audiometry measures a person's ability to hear different frequencies at varying volumes, while speech audiometry measures a person's ability to understand spoken words at different volumes and in the presence of background noise.

The results of an audiometry test are typically plotted on an audiogram, which shows the quietest sounds that a person can hear at different frequencies. This information can be used to diagnose hearing loss, determine its cause, and develop a treatment plan.

Otologic surgical procedures refer to a range of surgeries performed on the ear or its related structures. These procedures are typically conducted by otologists, who are specialists trained in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the ears, balance system, and related nerves. The goal of otologic surgery can vary from repairing damaged bones in the middle ear to managing hearing loss, tumors, or chronic infections. Some common otologic surgical procedures include:

1. Stapedectomy/Stapedotomy: These are procedures used to treat otosclerosis, a condition where the stapes bone in the middle ear becomes fixed and causes conductive hearing loss. The surgeon creates an opening in the stapes footplate (stapedotomy) or removes the entire stapes bone (stapedectomy) and replaces it with a prosthetic device to improve sound conduction.
2. Myringoplasty/Tympanoplasty: These are surgeries aimed at repairing damaged eardrums (tympanic membrane). A myringoplasty involves grafting a piece of tissue over the perforation in the eardrum, while a tympanoplasty includes both eardrum repair and reconstruction of the middle ear bones if necessary.
3. Mastoidectomy: This procedure involves removing the mastoid air cells, which are located in the bony prominence behind the ear. A mastoidectomy is often performed to treat chronic mastoiditis, cholesteatoma, or complications from middle ear infections.
4. Ossiculoplasty: This procedure aims to reconstruct and improve the function of the ossicles (middle ear bones) when they are damaged due to various reasons such as infection, trauma, or congenital conditions. The surgeon uses prosthetic devices made from plastic, metal, or even bone to replace or support the damaged ossicles.
5. Cochlear implantation: This is a surgical procedure that involves placing an electronic device inside the inner ear to help individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. The implant consists of an external processor and internal components that directly stimulate the auditory nerve, bypassing the damaged hair cells in the cochlea.
6. Labyrinthectomy: This procedure involves removing the balance-sensing structures (vestibular system) inside the inner ear to treat severe vertigo or dizziness caused by conditions like Meniere's disease when other treatments have failed.
7. Acoustic neuroma removal: An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that grows on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which connects the inner ear to the brain. Surgical removal of the tumor is necessary to prevent hearing loss, balance problems, and potential neurological complications.

These are just a few examples of the various surgical procedures performed by otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists) to treat conditions affecting the ear and surrounding structures. Each procedure has its specific indications, benefits, risks, and postoperative care requirements. Patients should consult with their healthcare providers to discuss the most appropriate treatment options for their individual needs.

Hearing disorders, also known as hearing impairments or auditory impairments, refer to conditions that affect an individual's ability to hear sounds in one or both ears. These disorders can range from mild to profound and may result from genetic factors, aging, exposure to loud noises, infections, trauma, or certain medical conditions.

There are mainly two types of hearing disorders: conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the outer or middle ear, preventing sound waves from reaching the inner ear. Causes include earwax buildup, fluid in the middle ear, a perforated eardrum, or damage to the ossicles (the bones in the middle ear).

Sensorineural hearing loss, on the other hand, is caused by damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. This type of hearing loss is often permanent and can be due to aging (presbycusis), exposure to loud noises, genetics, viral infections, certain medications, or head injuries.

Mixed hearing loss is a combination of both conductive and sensorineural components. In some cases, hearing disorders can also involve tinnitus (ringing or other sounds in the ears) or vestibular problems that affect balance and equilibrium.

Early identification and intervention for hearing disorders are crucial to prevent further deterioration and to help individuals develop appropriate communication skills and maintain a good quality of life.

The external ear is the visible portion of the ear that resides outside of the head. It consists of two main structures: the pinna or auricle, which is the cartilaginous structure that people commonly refer to as the "ear," and the external auditory canal, which is the tubular passageway that leads to the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

The primary function of the external ear is to collect and direct sound waves into the middle and inner ear, where they can be converted into neural signals and transmitted to the brain for processing. The external ear also helps protect the middle and inner ear from damage by foreign objects and excessive noise.

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a type of hearing impairment that occurs due to damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. It can be caused by various factors such as aging, exposure to loud noises, genetics, certain medical conditions (like diabetes and heart disease), and ototoxic medications.

SNHL affects the ability of the hair cells in the cochlea to convert sound waves into electrical signals that are sent to the brain via the auditory nerve. As a result, sounds may be perceived as muffled, faint, or distorted, making it difficult to understand speech, especially in noisy environments.

SNHL is typically permanent and cannot be corrected with medication or surgery, but hearing aids or cochlear implants can help improve communication and quality of life for those affected.

Hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It can occur due to damage to the structures of the ear, including the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, or nerve pathways that transmit sound to the brain. The degree of hearing loss can vary from mild (difficulty hearing soft sounds) to severe (inability to hear even loud sounds). Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent and may be caused by factors such as exposure to loud noises, genetics, aging, infections, trauma, or certain medical conditions. It is important to note that hearing loss can have significant impacts on a person's communication abilities, social interactions, and overall quality of life.

The ear canal, also known as the external auditory canal, is the tubular passage that extends from the outer ear (pinna) to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is lined with skin and tiny hairs, and is responsible for conducting sound waves from the outside environment to the middle and inner ear. The ear canal is typically about 2.5 cm long in adults and has a self-cleaning mechanism that helps to keep it free of debris and wax.

Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which the immune system, which normally protects the body from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses, mistakenly attacks the body's own cells and tissues. This results in inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues in the body.

In autoimmune diseases, the body produces autoantibodies that target its own proteins or cell receptors, leading to their destruction or malfunction. The exact cause of autoimmune diseases is not fully understood, but it is believed that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to their development.

There are over 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific autoimmune disease and the organs or tissues affected. Treatment typically involves managing symptoms and suppressing the immune system to prevent further damage.

The ear ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body, which are located in the middle ear. They play a crucial role in the process of hearing by transmitting and amplifying sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The three ear ossicles are:

1. Malleus (hammer): The largest of the three bones, it is shaped like a hammer and connects to the eardrum.
2. Incus (anvil): The middle-sized bone, it looks like an anvil and connects the malleus to the stapes.
3. Stapes (stirrup): The smallest and lightest bone in the human body, it resembles a stirrup and transmits vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

Together, these tiny bones work to efficiently transfer sound waves from the air to the fluid-filled cochlea of the inner ear, enabling us to hear.

Ear neoplasms refer to abnormal growths or tumors that occur in the ear. These growths can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and can affect any part of the ear, including the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, and the ear canal.

Benign ear neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not spread to other parts of the body. Examples include exostoses, osteomas, and ceruminous adenomas. These types of growths are usually removed surgically for cosmetic reasons or if they cause discomfort or hearing problems.

Malignant ear neoplasms, on the other hand, can be aggressive and may spread to other parts of the body. Examples include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and adenoid cystic carcinoma. These types of tumors often require more extensive treatment, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

It is important to note that any new growth or change in the ear should be evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine the nature of the growth and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

The ear auricle, also known as the pinna or outer ear, is the visible external structure of the ear that serves to collect and direct sound waves into the ear canal. It is composed of cartilage and skin and is shaped like a curved funnel. The ear auricle consists of several parts including the helix (the outer rim), antihelix (the inner curved prominence), tragus and antitragus (the small pointed eminences in front of and behind the ear canal opening), concha (the bowl-shaped area that directs sound into the ear canal), and lobule (the fleshy lower part hanging from the ear).

Cholesteatoma, middle ear is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal growth of skin cells (keratinizing squamous epithelium) within the middle ear space. This skin cells accumulation forms a pearly, white, or gray mass that can erode and destroy surrounding structures such as the ossicles (the tiny bones in the middle ear), the mastoid process (a bony prominence behind the ear), and even the inner ear or brain.

Cholesteatomas can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (develop later in life). Acquired cholesteatomas are more common and usually result from repeated middle ear infections that cause a retraction pocket of the eardrum, which then traps skin cells leading to their abnormal growth. Symptoms of cholesteatoma may include hearing loss, ear drainage, ear pain, vertigo, or facial weakness. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the cholesteatoma and restoration of any damaged structures.

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Another condition has come to be known as autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED). It is characterized by idiopathic, rapidly ... Human ear anatomy. Brown is outer ear. Red is middle ear. Purple is inner ear. Ear labyrinth Inner ear Temporal bone Right ... The inner ear (internal ear, auris interna) is the innermost part of the vertebrate ear. In vertebrates, the inner ear is ... The middle ear thus serves to convert the energy from sound pressure waves to a force upon the perilymph of the inner ear. The ...
"Corn - Ears". Senior Study Vegetables. Purdue University. Retrieved 2012-05-24. "Ear Cockle Disease of Wheat". Agrihunt. ... Inside an ear of corn is a corncob. In some species (including wheat), unripe ears contribute significantly to photosynthesis, ... A parasite known as Anguina tritici (Ear Cockle) specifically affects the ears on wheat and rye by destroying the tissues and ... An ear is the grain-bearing tip part of the stem of a cereal plant, such as wheat or maize (corn). It can also refer to "a ...
... cropwatch.unl.edu/2016/ear-and-stalk-rot-diseases-becoming-more-common-corn-fields "Ear and Stalk Rot Diseases Becoming More ... Mycelial growth on corn ears typically begin at the base of the ear. In advanced stages of disease, this can result in a light- ... Corn Diplodia disease cycle Crop Protection Network The incidence of Diplodia ear and stalk rots is dependent of climatic ... "Corn Disease Management: Ear Rots". Education Store. Retrieved 2018-07-17. Dien, Bruce S.; Wicklow, Donald T.; Singh, Vijay; ...
"High Human Papillomavirus DNA loads in Inflammatory Middle Ear Diseases". Pathogens. 9 (3): 224. doi:10.3390/pathogens9030224. ... The middle ear is the portion of the ear medial to the eardrum, and distal to the oval window of the cochlea (of the inner ear ... The middle ear efficiency peaks at a frequency of around 1 kHz. The combined transfer function of the outer ear and middle ear ... If middle ear pressure remains low, the eardrum may become retracted into the middle ear.[citation needed] One of the functions ...
Anatomy of the ear, etc. Lehrbuch der Ohrenkrankheiten; Würzburg (1862) - Textbook on ear diseases. Regarding personal names: ... Dorland's Medical Dictionary (1938) "The diseases of the ear, their diagnosis and treatment: a text-book of aural surgery in ... Troeltsch's spaces - Two small pouches of mucous membrane in the upper part of the attic of the middle ear. ... In 1864, with Adam Politzer (1835-1920) and Hermann Schwartze (1837-1910), he founded the first journal dedicated to ear ...
Ménière's disease is an inner ear disorder of unknown origin, but is thought to be caused by an increase in the amount of ... In Ménière's disease there is often ringing in the ears, hearing loss, and the attacks of vertigo last more than twenty minutes ... "Core Curriculum: Inner Ear Disease -Vertigo". Baylor College of Medicine. 23 January 2006. Archived from the original on 2007- ... This is often found to provoke inner ear decompression sickness, as the ear seems particularly sensitive to this effect. A ...
Diseases of Ear,Nose and Throat. Elsevier. Ando, Yuji; Iimura, Jiro; Arai, Satoshi; Arai, Chiaki; Komori, Manabu; Tsuyumu, ...
Bansal M (2012). "Nonallergic Rhinitis". Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat. Jaypee Brothers. pp. 330-332. ISBN 9789350259436. ... CT scan in cases of sinus disease and MRI in case of mass lesions. The avoidance of inciting factors such as sudden changes in ... reported disease severity in people with nonallergic/vasomotor rhinitis, due to the low certainty of the evidence available ...
Dhingra, PL; Dhingra, Shruti (2010) [1992]. Nasim, Shabina (ed.). Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat. Dhingra, Deeksha (5th ed ... "Lyme Disease Data and surveillance". Lyme Disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2019-02-05. Archived from the ... Lyme disease can be misdiagnosed as cellulitis. The characteristic bullseye rash does not always appear in Lyme disease (the ... Aucott JN (June 2015). "Posttreatment Lyme disease syndrome". Infectious Disease Clinics of North America. 29 (2): 309-323. doi ...
Anatomy of the Canine and Feline Ear". Small Animal Ear Diseases (2nd ed.). Saunders. pp. 1-21. doi:10.1016/B0-72-160137-5/ ... The carotid canal is separated from middle ear and inner ear by a thin plate of bone. The canal transmits internal carotid ...
The severity and prognosis of the disease varies widely. Otitis externa, also known as "swimmer's ear", is a cellulitis of the ... Ear pain can originate from a part of the ear itself, known as primary ear pain, or from an anatomic structure outside the ear ... Ear pain, also known as earache or otalgia, is pain in the ear. Primary ear pain is pain that originates from the ear. ... The ear can be anatomically divided into the external ear, the external auditory canal, the middle ear, and the inner ear. ...
Dhingra, P.L (2010). Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat. New Delhi: Elsevier. p. 170. ISBN 9788131223642. "Atrophic rhinitis ... v t e (Symptoms and signs: Respiratory system, Upper respiratory tract diseases, All stub articles, Medical sign stubs). ...
Maqbool, Mohammad; Maqbool, Suhail (31 August 2013). Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases. JP Medical. ISBN 9789350904954 ... His other academic publications include: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, 10th chapter in Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat ... Diseases by Mohammad Maqbool and Suhail Maqbool. Primary tumor of the facial nerve: Diagnosis and management. Transcervical ...
Dhingra, P.L (2010). Diseases of the ear, nose and throat. New Delhi, India: Elsevier Publications. pp. 429-430. "Septoplasty ...
Behrbohm, Hans; Kaschke, Oliver; Nawka, Tadeus; Swift, Andrew (2009). Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases (3 ed.). New York: Thieme. ... It is also important during ear surgery. When pressure is placed on the perilymph in the cochlea, it reduces pressure and ... windows provided by previous investigations of additional sound paths into and out of the cat inner ear". Hearing Research. ...
Professor of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases. In 1995 he started working as a professor and the Head of the section of ... In 2002 he accepted a position as professor in the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Disease at Tampere University Hospital ... During this time he acted as prefect of the Institute of Ear and Skin at Karolinska Institute from 1997-1999. ... He is considered an expert in various areas including: vestibular assessment and management (specifically Meniere's disease); ...
Tests for syphilis, an antibody test for autoimmune inner ear disease or audiograms may also be important. Treatment differs ... Bilateral vestibulopathy results as the culmination of damage done to both inner ears. Bilateral vestibulopathy causes problems ... Diseases of the ear and mastoid process). ... the rotary chair test will determine the effects on both ears. ...
... is a disease that affects maize. The disease is caused by the saprophytic fungus Cladosporium herbarum and ... For example, Cladosporium ear rot looks similar to Trichoderma ear rot, but Trichoderma ear rot has a more intense green color ... "Corn Ear and Kernel Rots." University of Illinois Extension, Nov. 1991, ipm.illinois.edu/diseases/rpds/205.pdf. Darby, Heather ... "Corn Ear Rot: The Newest Fungus Amongst Us!" UVM Extension, pss.uvm.edu/vtcrops/articles/Corn_Ear_Rot_VT_09.pdf Archived 2015- ...
"Inner ear autoantibodies and their targets in patients with autoimmune inner ear diseases". Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 121 (1): 28 ... "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, Baylor College of Medicine". 1993. Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Boulassel MR, ... "Celiac Disease". Archived from the original on 2009-07-20. Meize-Grochowski R (2005). "Celiac disease: a multisystem autoimmune ... This list of autoimmune diseases is categorized by organ and tissue type to help locate diseases that may be similar. Overview ...
Diseases of the Ear, Nose & Throat in Childhood. London: A. & C. Black, Ltd, 1921. Some Disorders of Speech in Childhood: Their ... He won the McCosh Graduate's and Medical Bursaries which he used to pursue postgraduate study into diseases of ear, nose and ... After graduating in Medicine from Edinburgh University, he pursued postgraduate studies into diseases of ear, nose and throat ... He continued as surgeon to the Army in Scotland and with a small practice at a small voluntary hospital the Eye, Ear and Throat ...
Dhingra, P. L.; Dhingra, Shruti (2014). Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat (6 ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 292. ISBN ... PMID 26002823.[verification needed] Dhingra, P. L.; Dhingra, Shruti (2014). Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat (6 ed.). Elsevier ... 2007), this disease is often an uncommon cause of laryngeal symptoms and is frequently misdiagnosed as another voice disorder. ... These include Difficulty swallowing Vocal stridor Ear pain Recent weight loss History of smoking Current or recent radiotherapy ...
"Ryan Adams Opens Up About Tragic Ear Disease". US Weekly. New York. Nigel Farndale (23 December 2007). "Richard Attenborough: ... "I've had tinnitus since I was a teenager due to not protecting my ears consistently while playing drums. The past few days it's ... I have to, because I have a tinnitus condition in my left ear 24/7. Shatner, William (19 May 1997). "Sound of Silence". People ... "Japanese pop star deaf in one ear". BBC. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2008. "METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'I Don't Know How ...
Maqbool, Mohammad Maqbool, Suhail (2013). Textbook of ear, nose and throat diseases (Twelfth edition. ed.). [s.l.]: Jaypee ... In case of refractory frontal sinus disease, the endoscopic access is not possible. A combination of external frontal sinus ... Zinreich, David W. Kennedy, William E. Bolger, S. James (2001). Diseases of the sinuses : diagnosis and management. Hamilton, ...
London: Hodder Arnold, 2008:3395-445 Dhingra (21 July 2017). Diseases of the ear, nose and throat (5 ed.). Elsevier. p. 32. ... Type 2 involves repair of the tympanic membrane and middle ear in spite of slight defects in the middle ear ossicles. Type 3 ... Tympanoplasty can be performed through the ear canal (transcanal approach), through an incision in the ear (endaural approach) ... The surgery takes 1⁄2 to 1 hour if done through the ear canal and 1+1⁄2 to 2 hours if an incision is needed. It is done under ...
If middle ear disease has been severe or prolonged enough to justify tube placement, there is a strong possibility that the ... Saissy, JA (1829). An Essay on the Diseases of the Internal Ear. Translated by Smith, NR. Baltimore, MD: Hatch & Dunning. ... However, protection such as cotton covered with petroleum jelly, ear plugs, or ear putty is recommended for swimming in dirty ... or to drain pus from the middle ear. A tympanostomy tube may be inserted through the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for ...
Tysome JR, Sudhoff H (2018). "The Role of the Eustachian Tube in Middle Ear Disease". Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 81: ... Symptoms include aural fullness, ears popping, a feeling of pressure in the affected ear(s), a feeling that the affected ear(s ... This is a possible explanation for the increased frequency of chronic ear disease in disadvantaged populations who lack access ... In patients with chronic ear disease such as cholesteatoma and chronic discharge, studies showed that they have obstructive ...
Pfaller MA (2010). "Chapter 143: Croconazole". In Turner A (ed.). Logan Turner's Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear. Kucers' ...
Inflammatory diseases of the middle ear include a broad range of pathological conditions, including acute otitis media (AOM; ... CSOM has traditionally been classified into safe ear disease and unsafe ear disease. Safe ear disease, sometimes called ... encoded search term (Inflammatory Diseases of the Middle Ear) and Inflammatory Diseases of the Middle Ear What to Read Next on ... Unsafe ear disease, sometimes called atticoantral disease, is typified by a marginal perforation of the posterosuperior pars ...
Chronic ear disease may refer to: Cholesteatoma Otitis media This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title ... Chronic ear disease. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ...
The ears are complex systems that not only provide the ability to hear, but also make it possible for maintain balance. ... How do ears function?. The ear has three main parts: external ear, middle ear and inner ear. They all have different, but ... Menieres disease a disease of the inner ear that may be the result of fluid problems inside the ear. Symptoms include hearing ... Ear diseases & conditions. Ears are delicate organs that can be damaged by physical injuries, bacteria or even changes in the ...
Auritidibacter ignavus, an Emerging Pathogen Associated with Chronic Ear Infections. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2024;30(1):8 ... Right ears of 2 patients with chronic ear infections who were infected with Auritidibacter ignavus, Germany. A) Patient 1. ... which indicates a specific role of this pathogen in inflammatory diseases of the outer ear (1-3). However, only a limited ... The ear canal appeared swollen and red by ear microscopy (Figure 1, panel A). The eardrum was covered with black fungal spores ...
WebMD tells you what you need to know about autoimmune inner ear disease, a rare condition that can threaten your hearing. ... "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED).". American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease ... Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), is a rare disease that happens when your bodys immune system mistakenly attacks your ... "Immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune inner ear disease.". Frontiers in Pharmacology:"Immune system of the ear as a novel, ...
... external ear involvement. Download Prime PubMed App to iPhone, iPad, or Android ... Behcet SyndromeCarotid Artery DiseasesCarotid Artery, InternalChild, PreschoolDiagnosis, DifferentialEar DiseasesEar, External ... "Behçets Disease: External Ear Involvement." International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, vol. 68, no. 6, 2004, pp. ... Behçets Disease: External Ear Involvement. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004;68(6):817-21. PubMed PMID: 15126024. ...
... originating in the inner ear and secondary immune mediated ear disease/hearing loss (IMED) from systemic immune/autoimmune ... NIDCD Workshop on Immune Mediated Ear Disease/Hearing Loss */ July 22-23, 2008. Hyatt Regency, Bethesda, Maryland. Related ... The goals of the workshop were to obtain updates on the current status of immune mediated ear disease research; to identify ... For the purposes of this workshop, immune mediated ear disease was defined to include both primary autoimmune sensorineural ...
We can treat simple to complex conditions affecting your ears: ... we understand how conditions affecting your ears can be ... Whether your ear issue is mild or severe, ... Menieres disease - disease of the inner ear that can cause ... Tinnitus - ringing in ears. How are ear issues treated?. Our ENT specialists can find the root of your ear issue by evaluating ... Whether your ear issue is mild or severe, we understand how conditions affecting your ears can be frustrating or painful. ...
A world-first clinical trial is tackling runny ear in a bid to prevent lifelong developmental damage to Indigenous kids in the ... New treatment trialled in battle against ear disease that causes lifelong Indigenous disadvantage. By. Lucy Marks. Posted. Sat ... NT runny ear four times public emergency rates: WHO. An infection causes the ear to run with pus after holes open in the ... In a world first, Northern Territory researchers are trialling a new treatment to heal an ear disease plaguing Indigenous ...
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The Ministry of Agriculture said on Thursday 47,000 pigs were infected by blue-ear pig disease in July, down 51.5 percent from ... The highly pathogenic disease, also known as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, can be fatal for pigs, but the ... vaccinated pigs will no longer be infected by the disease, according to the ministry. ... Blue-ear Pig Disease Outbreak Confirmed - MOA: Blue-ear Pig Disease Infections Down in July ...
... nose and throat diseases are common. The flu can lead to bacterial superinfection and sinusitis, otitis media, tonsillitis or ... Ear, nose and throat diseases are very common in the general population. Often a flu, which is a viral infection , will give ... 3. The Merck Manual: Middle and Inner Ear Problems. 4. Rakel: Conns Current Therapy 2001, 53rd ed.,2001, W. B. Saunders ... In the middle ear it can cause first acute otitis media and later this can turn into chronic otitis and eustachianitis with a ...
... disease outbreak. It says it should also section off and cease pork trading in affected areas at the time of an outbreak. ... Chinas Ministry of Agriculture has issued a notice for local governments to improve the emergency plans for the Blue Ear (PRRS ... Ministry urgers tough control of Blue-ear Pig Disease CHINA - Chinas Ministry of Agriculture has issued a notice for local ... Pig breeders have been ordered not to kill, eat, sell or deliver pigs that have died from the disease and to treat the dead ...
Treatment may include caring for an ear infection. ... The Peripheral Vestibular system in the inner ear controls ... No, your pooch hasnt been hitting the bottle…but it may look as though she has! If the disease only affects one ear, your dog ... Dogs with peripheral vestibular disease have a breakdown in communication between the inner ear and the brain, causing ... Though this disease can be debilitating for your furry friend, it is not life-threatening. Peripheral vestibular disease ...
CONCLUSIONS: Ear creases are independently associated with peripheral arterial disease and may be an external marker for risk ... Diagonal lobular and anterior tragal ear creases have been associated with coronary artery disease, but they have not yet been ... Diagonal lobular and anterior tragal ear creases have been associated with coronary artery disease, but they have not yet been ... OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence of ear creases among patients with peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs, ...
Meniere Disease - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version. ... Tinnitus Ear Ringing or Buzzing Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is noise originating in the ear rather than in the environment. ... see also Overview of the Inner Ear Overview of the Inner Ear The fluid-filled inner ear (labyrinth) is a complex structure ... Meniere disease is thought to be caused by an excess amount of the fluid that is normally present in the inner ear ( ...
Ears and eyes tend to be the first to get nasty diseases, but what triggers these conditions and how can they be prevented? ... Both ear and eye disease left untreated can lead to deafness and blindness, sometimes with the loss of the ear or eye affected. ... Parasites called ear mites can live in the ear canals of dogs and cause irritation and disease. Generally speaking, puppies are ... "Make sure any ear disease that leads to head shaking/scratching is under control, for example ear infections or allergies," he ...
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Meniere Disease - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the MSD Manuals - Medical Professional ... In Meniere disease, pressure and volume changes in the labyrinthine endolymph affect inner ear function. The etiology of ... Meniere disease is an inner ear disorder that causes vertigo, nausea, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus. ... Symptoms and Signs of Meniere Disease Patients with Meniere disease have sudden attacks of vertigo Dizziness and Vertigo ...
... July 4, 2019. / ... Ear Infections Associated with Celiac Disease. You might also like. Persistent Villous Atrophy Heightens Risk for Complications ... You are here: Home1 / Gluten-Free News2 / Early Life Exposure to Skim Milk, Vitamin D Drops, Antibiotics & Ear... ... incidence of ear infection (aOR=1.183, CI=1.041-1.348, P=0.010). Conclusions: This study is the first to find an association ...
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Kozin E.D., & Lustig L.R. Kozin, Elliott D., and Lawrence R. Lustig. "Diseases of the Middle Ear." Current Medical Diagnosis & ... Kozin E.D., & Lustig L.R. Kozin, Elliott D., and Lawrence R. Lustig.Diseases of the Middle Ear. In: Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, ... Kozin E.D., & Lustig L.R. Kozin, Elliott D., and Lawrence R. Lustig. (2023). Diseases of the middle ear. Papadakis MA, McPhee ... Rarely, when middle ear empyema is severe, the tympanic membrane bulges outward. In such cases, tympanic membrane rupture is ...
The skin and cartilage of the ear are subject to the same insults as similar tissues found elsewhere in the body. ... The external ear, namely, the auricle and the external auditory canal, is composed of skin, cartilage, and all associated ... encoded search term (External Ear Inflammatory Diseases) and External Ear Inflammatory Diseases What to Read Next on Medscape ... External Ear Inflammatory Diseases. Updated: Apr 03, 2015 * Author: Manali S Amin, MD; Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA ...
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  • It can cause dizziness , ringing in your ears, and hearing loss . (webmd.com)
  • Dogs with peripheral vestibular disease have a breakdown in communication between the inner ear and the brain, causing dizziness. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • It is an inner ear problem whose symptoms are: episodes of vertigo or dizziness ('spinning' sensation or unsteadiness), ear pressure, ringing in the ear, and hearing loss. (science-bbs.com)
  • These include loss of balance, dizziness, headache, increased hearing loss or tinnitus, sensitivity to noises and pressure in the ear. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Effective procedures include an operation to drain fluid from the inner ear, nerve surgery to eliminate dizziness, preserve hearing and a labyrinthectomy to control dizziness. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Meniere's disease is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms, including vertigo or severe dizziness, tinnitus or a roaring sound in the ears, fluctuating hearing loss, and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear. (news-medical.net)
  • This condition causes episodes of Vertigo, dizziness, loss of balance, a feeling of fullness in the ear, tinnitus and sudden hearing loss. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • And when moving too fast, people with Ménière's Disease may incur dizziness and Vertigo as they are more sensitive to the movements. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • The priority focuses of the department's clinical practice include the treatment of hearing impairment and hearing loss, diseases of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and skull base, as well as speech, voice, and swallowing disorders, and dizziness. (bookinghealth.com)
  • injecting steroids in the middle ear can help reduce dizziness. (dizziland.com)
  • The unpredictability of Meniere's disease, with its bouts of debilitating dizziness and hearing loss, can be disorienting and interrupt an individual's life, leading to fatigue, stress, and anxiety. (springsear.com)
  • Meniere's disease is one of the most common causes of dizziness originating in the inner ear. (acenta.com)
  • Meniere disease is a disorder characterized by recurring attacks of disabling vertigo (a false sensation of moving or spinning), nausea, fluctuating hearing loss (in the lower frequencies), and noise in the ear (tinnitus). (merckmanuals.com)
  • However, as the disease progresses, hearing impairment gradually worsens, and tinnitus may become constant. (merckmanuals.com)
  • In one form of Meniere disease, hearing loss and tinnitus precede the first attack of vertigo by months or years. (merckmanuals.com)
  • A doctor suspects Meniere disease when the person has the typical symptoms of vertigo with tinnitus and hearing loss in one ear. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Meniere disease is an inner ear disorder that causes vertigo, nausea, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • As the disease progresses, however, hearing impairment fluctuates but eventually persists and gradually worsens, and tinnitus may be constant, even between attacks. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ménière's disease is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and fullness or pressure in the ear. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • During the attack, you may experience episodes of severe vertigo , fluctuating hearing loss, fullness in the ear, and tinnitus. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Sound Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce that it began enrolling a clinical trial to test SPI-1005 in the treatment of Meniere's Disease (MD). MD or idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops is an inner ear disease that involves episodic vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus. (news-medical.net)
  • Henry Ford Health System has launched a clinical trial to investigate a new drug for the treatment of tinnitus, a chronic ringing of the head or ears that affects more than 600 million people worldwide. (news-medical.net)
  • Tinnitus: hearing a ringing, buzzing, or clicking-like noise in the impacted ear when no external sound is present. (dizziland.com)
  • The symptoms of Meniere's disease are episodic rotational vertigo (attacks of a spinning sensation), hearing loss, tinnitus (a roaring, buzzing, or ringing sound in the ear), and a sensation of fullness in the affected ear. (acenta.com)
  • The tinnitus and fullness of the ear in Meniere's disease may come and go with changes in hearing, occur during or just before attacks, or be constant. (acenta.com)
  • The physician will take a history of the frequency, duration, severity, and character of your attacks, the duration of hearing loss or whether it has been changing, and whether you have had tinnitus or fullness in either or both ears. (acenta.com)
  • We describe detection of the previously rarely reported gram-positive bacterium Auritidibacter ignavus in 3 cases of chronic ear infections in Germany. (cdc.gov)
  • Whether it's ear infections, a hearing issue, sinusitis, or speech and swallowing our otolaryngology and audiology teams can help. (guthrie.org)
  • Its most common cause is inflammation of the nerves that connect the ear to the brain, most often caused by chronic or recurrent ear infections . (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Ear infections are usually caused by yeasts or bacteria that colonise the ear canal when opportunity arises, such as when the ear gets wet from swimming or bathing. (dogslife.com.au)
  • The symptoms for ear infections include head shaking, scratching at ears and pain when ears [are] touched," Dr Murdoch says. (dogslife.com.au)
  • Make sure any ear disease that leads to head shaking/scratching is under control, for example ear infections or allergies," he says. (dogslife.com.au)
  • Foreign bodies (usually grass seeds) can get stuck in the ear canal and infections may develop. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Dogs with allergies will be prone to ear inflammation and infections. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • This makes further infections more likely as fresh air cannot get to the bottom of the ear canal. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Since ear mites are a main cause for ear infections the preventative measures are the same. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • Some of these ear cleaning solutions can be applied to the skin and will protect the cat from ear mite infections for up to one month. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • Various theories point to circulation disorders, viral infections, head trauma, allergies, migraines and obstructions of the ear canal as possible causes . (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Sometimes, ear infections , injuries or diseases affect hearing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • While some may require medicine, the majority of ear infections resolve on their own. (intrepid21.com)
  • Your doctor may prescribe lifestyle modifications, the use of decongestant medications, and treatment of any allergies or sinus issues that may be contributing to your ear infections. (intrepid21.com)
  • 10. Untreated ear infections are a common cause of hearing loss among children and adults. (who.int)
  • Chronic ear infections often result in eardrum perforations and can lead to the formation of cholesteatomas (skin cysts trapped behind the eardrum). (entsurgeons.us)
  • You may be asked whether there is a history of syphilis, mumps, or other serious infections in the past, inflammations of the eye, an autoimmune disorder or allergy, or ear surgery in the past. (acenta.com)
  • Exclusive breastfeeding provides a protective effect against respiratory illnesses, ear infections, gastrointestinal diseases, and allergies including asthma, eczema and atopic dermatitis. (who.int)
  • Symptoms include sudden, unprovoked attacks of severe, disabling vertigo, nausea, and vomiting, usually with a sensation of pressure in the ear and hearing loss. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms of Meniere disease include sudden (acute), unprovoked attacks of severe, disabling vertigo and usually nausea and vomiting. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Hearing in the affected ear may be impaired after an attack of vertigo. (merckmanuals.com)
  • which some people describe as "ringing in the ear," may be constant or intermittent and may be worse before, during, or after an attack of vertigo. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Otonomy, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics for diseases and disorders of the inner and middle ear, today announced enrollment of the first patient in its pivotal Phase 2b study of OTO-104 for the reduction of vertigo in patients with unilateral Meniere's disease. (news-medical.net)
  • Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease causes hearing loss in one and eventually both ears and shows symptoms like an ear infection, including vertigo, ringing, and even fullness in the ear. (connecthearing.com)
  • Vertigo can become so severe in some people with Ménière's disease that they lose their footing and fall over. (intrepid21.com)
  • Patients diagnosed with Meniere's Disease often struggle most with unexpected episodes of Vertigo and the possibility of permanent hearing loss. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • Ménière's disease is a condition of the inner ear which causes episodes of vertigo and hearing loss. (springsear.com)
  • It effectively reduces vertigo attacks, but the ototoxic nature of the treatment risks permanent hearing loss and has limited the use of gentamicin as a treatment for Meniere's disease. (springsear.com)
  • Vertigo is usually the most troublesome symptom of Meniere's disease. (acenta.com)
  • The vertigo of Meniere's disease occurs in attacks of a spinning sensation and is accompanied by dysequilibrium (an off-balance sensation), nausea, and sometimes vomiting. (acenta.com)
  • The symptoms of Meniere's disease may be only a minor nuisance, or can become disabling, especially if the attacks of vertigo are severe, frequent, and occur without warning. (acenta.com)
  • Discharge from the ear usually accompanies this infection in patients with acute suppurative otitis media. (medscape.com)
  • Mucosal disease is typified by a bacterial infection of the middle ear cleft with the presence of pus, associated with discharge through a pars tensa perforation, for longer than 3 months. (medscape.com)
  • Many times, it's mistaken for an ear infection until hearing loss has spread to the second ear. (webmd.com)
  • She grew up with pus chronically discharging from her ears caused by holes in the eardrum, which rupture from a severe ear infection. (abc.net.au)
  • An infection causes the ear to run with pus after holes open in the eardrum. (abc.net.au)
  • In some situations, vestibular disease can result from a lesion or infection in the brain, a stroke, or a head injury. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Treatment will depend on the discovery of any concurrent conditions or underlying causes, such as an ear infection. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Keeping your pooch free of infection and clean will help to prevent vestibular disease caused by an inflammation of the nerves. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Sometimes allergies and the ear anatomy (floppy ears, narrow canals, excess hair etc) predispose a dog to infection. (dogslife.com.au)
  • It also adds to evidence that early life exposure to antibiotics and early life infection, specifically ear infection, are associated with CD. (theceliacscene.com)
  • In addition, we find associations between antibiotic use before age two and CD and ear infection before age two and CD. (theceliacscene.com)
  • Acute otitis media is a bacterial infection of the mucosally lined, air-containing spaces of the middle ear. (mhmedical.com)
  • Acute mastoiditis results from an infection extending from the middle ear to the mastoid air cells. (mhmedical.com)
  • Often it is difficult to find the original cause of the ear disease but because your dog's ear is itchy, he scratches at it and sets up an infection. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • In many types of infection there is a smelly discharge or the ear canal may be full of black wax. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • When ear disease keeps coming back, surgery may be needed to remove part of the wall of the ear canal so that treatment can get to the site of infection. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • An ear infection in a cat should immediately take us to a veterinary clinic. (to2.us)
  • Medical professionals often misdiagnose it as an ear infection as most of the symptoms overlap. (connecthearing.com)
  • Tympanometry is a method for diagnosing and evaluating a possible ear infection. (intrepid21.com)
  • It seems that being exposed to COVID-19 through otological surgeries on affected patients is the risk, as opposed to a direct infection through the ears. (able-hear.com)
  • If they do, it's a good idea to see an otolaryngologist (ear doctor) who's also trained in autoimmune disorders. (webmd.com)
  • Vestibular Disorders Association: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease: What Is Autoimmunity? (webmd.com)
  • On July 22-23, 2008, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) convened a workshop at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Bethesda, MD, titled Immune Mediated Ear Disease/Hearing Loss . (nih.gov)
  • Once consulted, your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical exam, looking carefully at your pet's ears, and may recommend diagnostic tests to look for concurrent conditions and to rule out other disorders that mimic vestibular disease. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Immunologic disorders of the ear may be localized, as in contact dermatitis , or may be a manifestation of a systemic process, such as atopic dermatitis or relapsing polychondritis. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] The disease usually manifests in childhood and is more commonly observed in families with a history of asthma, allergic rhinitis , and other atopic disorders. (medscape.com)
  • Do I need to get an MRI to rule out other inner ear disorders? (somoent.com)
  • Otonomy, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics for diseases and disorders of the inner and middle ear, today announced it has secured $49 million in an oversubscribed Series D round of financing. (news-medical.net)
  • The most common problems are parasitic diseases (ear mites), bacterial and fungal inflammations, as well as foreign bodies, autoimmune diseases, dermatological disorders (including allergies), sunburn and cancer (most often occurring in cats with white ears). (to2.us)
  • Unfortunately, many people suffering from Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease also suffer from other types of autoimmune disorders. (connecthearing.com)
  • What Are Some Ear Disorders? (intrepid21.com)
  • If you (or a family member or close friend) have Meniere's Disease or you are an Ear Doctor and treat it, E-mail me your relevent experiences. (science-bbs.com)
  • A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) and GENYO (Pfizer-University of Granada-Andalusian Government Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research-led by Pablo Roman-Naranjo and Jose Antonio López-Escámez, researcher in charge of the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA)-has identified new genes associated with familial Meniere's disease. (news-medical.net)
  • Researchers at University of Colorado School of Medicine may have figured out what causes Meniere's disease and how to attack it. (news-medical.net)
  • According to Carol Foster, MD, from the department of otolaryngology and Robert Breeze, MD, a neurosurgeon, there is a strong association between Meniere's disease and conditions involving temporary low blood flow in the brain such as migraine headaches. (news-medical.net)
  • Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear, affecting the vestibular system. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • Your Meniere's disease specialist may conduct a hearing test to identify the extent of your symptoms. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • There is no established cause for Meniere's Disease in the medical field. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that can cause hearing loss and/or balance issues. (dizziland.com)
  • Meniere's disease typically occurs in one ear and though there are no cures for it, there are treatment options that help manage symptoms. (dizziland.com)
  • Meniere's disease occurs when fluid accumulates in the inner ear. (dizziland.com)
  • The exact causes of Meniere's disease are unknown which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat. (dizziland.com)
  • Additionally, common symptoms of Meniere's disease are shared with other conditions and it can impact people differently which contributes to the difficulty in diagnosing it. (dizziland.com)
  • Meniere's disease can impact the auditory system (not always) which is the sensory system for hearing. (dizziland.com)
  • Meniere's disease involves a buildup of fluid in the inner ear, specifically the labyrinth. (dizziland.com)
  • Diagnosing Meniere's disease does not involve a straightforward process. (dizziland.com)
  • There are no cures for Meniere's disease so treatment options are informed by the specific symptoms an individual is experiencing. (dizziland.com)
  • Treatment often involves strategies that alleviate symptoms and help manage Meniere's disease as much as possible so its impact is reduced in everyday life. (dizziland.com)
  • If you suffer from Meniere's disease, request an appointment with Dr. Hegarty to discuss your treatment options. (springsear.com)
  • Meniere's disease, also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops, is a disorder of the inner ear. (acenta.com)
  • Meniere's disease typically starts between the ages of 20 and 50 years. (acenta.com)
  • Electrocochleography (EcoG) may indicate increase inner ear fluid pressure in some cases of Meniere's disease. (acenta.com)
  • Such tumors are rare, but they can cause symptoms similar to Meniere's disease. (acenta.com)
  • DIET AND MEDICATION: A low salt diet and a diuretic (water pill) may reduce the frequency of attacks of Meniere's disease in some patients. (acenta.com)
  • Ear, nose and throat diseases are very common in the general population. (nethealthbook.com)
  • EOM often produces a yellow and highly viscous middle ear effusion and can cause symptoms that range from prolonged hearing loss and otorrhea to sudden deafness. (medscape.com)
  • At worst, it will lead to deafness and blindness - sometimes with the loss of the ear or eye affected," says Dr Murdoch. (dogslife.com.au)
  • : http://www.who.int/pbd/deafness/estimates/en/ (accessed 25 April 2017). (who.int)
  • For the purposes of this workshop, immune mediated ear disease was defined to include both primary autoimmune sensorineural hearing loss (ASNHL) originating in the inner ear and secondary immune mediated ear disease/hearing loss (IMED) from systemic immune/autoimmune disease originating outside the inner ear. (nih.gov)
  • Eosinophilic otitis media is an intractable middle ear disease associated with bronchial asthma and nasal allergy that sometimes induces deterioration of sensorineural hearing loss. (medscape.com)
  • Immune system of the ear as a novel, therapeutic target for sensorineural hearing loss. (webmd.com)
  • Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is an inflammatory condition caused by an uncontrolled immune system response that attacks the inner ear causing progressive sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that usually starts in one ear and then affects the other ear. (somoent.com)
  • 2. OR subjects who have a profound sensorineural hearing loss in one ear and normal hearing in the opposite ear (i.e. (who.int)
  • Rushinga, Zimbabwe - To build the capacity of health care professionals to provide essential ear and hearing care services to communities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care conducted a four-day training from 25 -27 October 2023 in Rushinga District, Mashonaland Central Province. (who.int)
  • Culturing of the discharge after a spontaneous perforation in patients with acute suppurative otitis media is reliable only in the first few hours because external ear canal flora contaminates the otorrhea. (medscape.com)
  • Sound waves are funneled through the external ear and piped into the external auditory canal, according to Nebraska Medicine . (livescience.com)
  • The auditory canal is the part of the ear hole that can easily be seen when looking at an ear up-close. (livescience.com)
  • Although their additional symptoms varied, all patients had an ear canal stenosis and A. ignavus detected in microbiologic swab specimens. (cdc.gov)
  • We report an unprecedented case of a child with Behçet's disease presenting a skin lesion with necrosis of the external ear canal, facial paresis, Horner's syndrome and rupture of the internal carotid artery. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Redness and discharge from the canal including pus and wax can be seen and [there is] also a bad odour from the ears. (dogslife.com.au)
  • A dog's ear canal runs in an L-shape towards the ear drum. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Some dogs also have large hairy ear flaps which results in a warm moist environment in the ear canal, making it ideal for bacteria and yeasts to grow. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • There is even a type of mite which lives inside the ear canal. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Each time ear disease develops, more damage is done and eventually the walls of the ear canal may become thickened. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Humans simply have a horizontal tube that runs straight from the side of the head into the inner ear (auditory canal). (maynevets.co.uk)
  • In the dog however, the outside opening of the ear canal is high on the side of the head. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • The canal runs vertically down the side of the head and makes a sharp right angle into the inner ear. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • Additionally, some dogs have an ear flap which can partially cover the canal opening. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • As a result, the ear canal can become very hot and sweaty. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • The outer ear includes the pinna, the L-shaped ear canal, and the outer surface of the eardrum. (to2.us)
  • The entrance to the ear canal is covered with long hair, which is intended to prevent foreign objects from entering. (to2.us)
  • For complex ear surgery, a concealed incision behind the ear or the ear canal might be employed. (intrepid21.com)
  • Warm and cool water or air are gently introduced into each ear canal. (acenta.com)
  • A multidisciplinary team approach between an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist, an audiologist, and a rheumatologist is recommended to manage the condition. (somoent.com)
  • But this process involves seeing a specialist that can diagnose inner ear conditions like an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor, also referred to as an otolaryngologist. (dizziland.com)
  • If you want an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor NJ has various options to consider. (blogspot.com)
  • You can get a summary of the things to keep in mind when picking an ear nose and throat doctor NJ area at http://www.ourentdoc.com/about right now. (blogspot.com)
  • At Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons of Western New England LLC, our physicians have a great deal of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic ear disease. (entsurgeons.us)
  • As your ear and throat are connected, also both areas are covered by otolaryngologists, often called ear, nose and throat doctors, it does not surprise us if they are correlated. (able-hear.com)
  • An ear nose and throat specialist provided hands-on demonstrations of ear examinations using autoscopes and ear washout techniques. (who.int)
  • active eosinophilic inflammation may occur in the entire respiratory tract, including the middle ear, in patients with this disease. (medscape.com)
  • With regard to histologic findings, the degree of inflammation in CSOM without cholesteatoma is related to clinical activity, with the most intense changes seen in ears with continuous otorrhea. (medscape.com)
  • The various etiologies that result in inflammation of the ear are numerous and may be categorized broadly as infectious, traumatic, and immunologic. (medscape.com)
  • This causes blood vessel inflammation, inner ear tissue damage, and hearing loss. (somoent.com)
  • Corticosteroid is the main treatment to suppress the immune response to reduce inner ear swelling and inflammation. (somoent.com)
  • In neglected cases, secondary inflammation of the middle and inner ear is possible, which may result in problems with balance, facial nerve paralysis and other neurological symptoms. (to2.us)
  • The vestibular complex, in the inner ear, is also important to balance because it contains receptors that regulate a sense of equilibrium. (livescience.com)
  • If you spin around in circles as fast as you can and then attempt to walk in a straight line, you'll experience what your dog probably feels like if she's suffering with vestibular disease. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • In this article, we will discuss the peripheral form, which, with treatment, generally carries a good prognosis and is much more common than central vestibular disease, which attacks the central nervous system and brain. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Peripheral vestibular disease generally affects senior and geriatric dogs over 8 years of age. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • In some older dogs, vestibular disease occurs suddenly, with no known underlying cause. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • The most common symptom of vestibular disease is loss of balance. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Routine health care and physicals including diagnostic tests can identify-sooner rather than later-any underlying conditions that could possibly cause vestibular disease. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Call your veterinarian immediately if your dog seems dizzy or "drunk"-vestibular disease can happen quickly and can be scary, for both you and your pet! (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • Overview of the Inner Ear The fluid-filled inner ear (labyrinth) is a complex structure consisting of two major parts: The organ of hearing (cochlea) The organ of balance (vestibular system) The cochlea and the vestibular. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Although bilateral Meniere disease can occur, bilateral symptoms increase the likelihood of an alternate diagnosis (eg, vestibular migraine). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Vestibular function was also tested and as expected the corticosteroid preserved vestibular function while the ototoxic antibiotic damaged the inner ear. (springsear.com)
  • Mastoidectomy If an eardrum or middle ear cholesteatoma has formed, your surgeon may do a tympanoplasty in conjunction with this procedure. (intrepid21.com)
  • Current treatment in severe cases involves injecting gentamicin, an ototoxic (toxic to the ear) antibiotic, into the eardrum. (springsear.com)
  • The disorder usually affects only one ear and is a common cause of hearing loss. (news-medical.net)
  • This inner ear disorder can develop at any age but it is most prevalent among people above the age of 40. (dizziland.com)
  • Kikuchi disease (KD), also termed Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease or benign histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, is a rare disorder most common in Asian females that presents with systemic symptoms and cervical lymphadenopathy. (medscape.com)
  • Kikuchi disease (KD) is more prevalent among Asians and is a relatively common disorder among Koreans. (medscape.com)
  • Before and during an attack, a person often feels a fullness or pressure in the affected ear. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Before and during an episode, most patients sense fullness or pressure and hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud sounds) in the affected ear. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Dr Ian Murdoch, veterinarian at Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital, says that although the symptoms don't seem worrisome at first, ear and eye problems left untreated can lead to serious issues. (dogslife.com.au)
  • Both ear and eye disease left untreated will, at the least, lead to discomfort or pain in the animal. (dogslife.com.au)
  • Ear disease left untreated can cause permanent damage to the ear canals and make your pet more likely to have further problems in the future. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • If left untreated, it will eventually spread to the other ear and cause lasting damage. (connecthearing.com)
  • Next, in the middle ear, there are elements that conduct and amplify acoustic waves (including the auditory ossicles and the cochlea), while the inner ear is used to transform the received sounds into nerve impulses and is responsible for the sense of balance. (to2.us)
  • Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), is a rare disease that happens when your body's immune system mistakenly attacks your inner ear . (webmd.com)
  • The body's uncontrolled immune system attacks the inner ear protein, forming immune complexes and antibodies and causing progressive hearing loss in both ears. (somoent.com)
  • People with Ménière's disease suffer from progressive attacks that often have warning signs in advance. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease occurs when the immune system mistakes cells in the inner ear as a virus and attacks them. (connecthearing.com)
  • Changes in weather and temperature have been reported by medical practitioners in Singapore as triggers of Ménière's Disease attacks. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • The middle ear symptoms are unresponsive to conventional treatments for otitis media and are instead treated with steroids. (medscape.com)
  • The earliest clinical manifestation of acute suppurative otitis media is a sense of fullness in the ear with some conductive hearing loss. (medscape.com)
  • Chronic ear disease may refer to: Cholesteatoma Otitis media This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Chronic ear disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • We conclude that a high index of suspicion is warranted to identify A. ignavus and that it should be particularly considered in patients with chronic external otitis who do not respond clinically to quinolone ear drop therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • Tiwi Islands mother Ralma Munkara, 17, had acute otitis media, also known as runny ear, as a child and now her 15-month-old baby has it too. (abc.net.au)
  • In the middle ear it can cause first acute otitis media and later this can turn into chronic otitis and eustachianitis with a plugging up of the normal ventilation mechanism of the middle ear. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Acute otitis media with effusion of right ear, with multiple air-fluid levels visible through a translucent, slightly retracted, nonerythematous tympanic membrane. (mhmedical.com)
  • Ear disease, sometimes called otitis by your vet, is very common in dogs. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • AFRO subsequently developed two ear and hearing care modules tailored for PHC: chronic suppurative otitis media and screening for hearing loss in children for early intervention. (who.int)
  • The training equipped participants with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with chronic suppurative otitis media and hearing loss, the two most prevalent ear conditions in Africa. (who.int)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • The department ranks among the leading European centers in the field of middle ear reconstructive surgery, interdisciplinary skull base surgery, cochlear implantation. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The ear has three main parts: external ear, middle ear and inner ear. (livescience.com)
  • The external ear, also called the auricle or pinna, is the loop of cartilage and skin that is attached to the outside of the head. (livescience.com)
  • Infectious diseases of the external ear have been covered in other articles and are not discussed here. (medscape.com)
  • Involvement of the external ear is usually part of a more generalized process that involves the face and neck. (medscape.com)
  • As in all mammals, it is anatomically divided into the external ear, middle ear and inner ear. (to2.us)
  • Whether your ear issue is mild or severe, we understand how conditions affecting your ears can be frustrating or painful. (guthrie.org)
  • INTRODUCTION: Peripheral arterial disease is a severe manifestation of atherosclerosis that can lead to critical ischemia of the lower limbs and is also associated with high cardiovascular risk. (scielo.br)
  • Rarely, when middle ear empyema is severe, the tympanic membrane bulges outward. (mhmedical.com)
  • Frank swelling over the mastoid bone or the association of cranial neuropathies or central findings indicates severe disease requiring urgent care. (mhmedical.com)
  • In some dogs ear disease can become an almost permanent problem and surgery may be needed in some severe cases to help reduce the symptoms. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • In less severe cases, your vet will show you how to use an ear cleaner on your dog. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Ear disease rarely goes unnoticed when it is severe. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • The symptoms of ear disease might be subtle or severe. (intrepid21.com)
  • Preliminary investigation on whether chronic ear complaints are associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and how antireflux therapy affects these symptoms. (intrepid21.com)
  • CSOM can be more simply divided into mucosal disease and cholesteatoma. (medscape.com)
  • What Is Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease? (webmd.com)
  • American Hearing Research Foundation: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED). (webmd.com)
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease. (webmd.com)
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease. (webmd.com)
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED). (webmd.com)
  • Hear-It.org: "Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease. (webmd.com)
  • Immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune inner ear disease. (webmd.com)
  • Otology & Neurology: "Cochlear implantation outcomes in patients with autoimmune and immune-mediated inner ear disease. (webmd.com)
  • More commonly, your doctor will prescribe medication and treat you as though you do have Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease. (connecthearing.com)
  • Despite the rarity of Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, scientists are working on new treatments. (connecthearing.com)
  • While Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease is a serious disease, catching it early and getting on a treatment plan will allow you to retain some hearing and function in daily activities. (connecthearing.com)
  • Typically, men's ears are larger than women's, according to a study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . (livescience.com)
  • The Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière's Disease in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has been published today. (news-medical.net)
  • The clinical priorities include cancer treatment, plastic reconstructive surgery, paranasal sinus and skull base surgery, as well as the microscopic ear surgery, including the installation of the hearing aids in congenital or acquired hearing loss. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The spectrum is complemented by the treatment of head and neck tumors (functional and minimally invasive interventions, laser surgery and plastic reconstructive surgery), diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses (microscopic and endoscopic techniques, intraoperative navigation) and skull base pathologies. (bookinghealth.com)
  • The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery offers the diagnostics and treatment of all otolaryngological diseases. (bookinghealth.com)
  • According to JAMA , research conducted by the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has shown COVID-19 was identified in the middle ear and mastoid from 3 postmortem dissections . (able-hear.com)
  • In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medscape, LLC and Emerging Infectious Diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2009, the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) published a detailed description of 68 infectious agents capable of being transmitted by blood transfusion and prioritizing emerging infectious diseases for which there was not yet an implemented intervention. (medscape.com)
  • These are parasites that infect a cat's ears. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • It is important to keep the cat's ears clean with a medicated solution that can be bought over the counter at your local pet store or from your vet. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • Cat's ears are not like a human's ears. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • If you are unsure of how to clean your cat's ears please consult your vet. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • Thanks to the appropriate musculature, a cat's ears can move independently of each other and each of them can be turned in a different direction. (to2.us)
  • Just under 30% of people who have AIED have another autoimmune disease that affects their whole body, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma , ulcerative colitis, or Sjoegren's syndrome ( dry eye syndrome). (webmd.com)
  • This is a small device that affects the nerves in your inner ear that send signals to your brain . (webmd.com)
  • But the disease also affects Indigenous children in urban environments, like 10-year-old Lucas James from Darwin, who has had it since he was one. (abc.net.au)
  • If the disease only affects one ear, your dog may walk with a tilt or in circles. (pethealthnetwork.com)
  • COVID-19: A disease that also affects your ears? (able-hear.com)
  • Hearing loss is a major non-communicable disease that affects people of all ages. (who.int)
  • Safe ear disease, sometimes called tubotympanic disease, is characterized as a central perforation of the pars tensa, with the inflammatory process affecting the mucosa of the middle ear cleft. (medscape.com)
  • The following image depicts the middle ear. (medscape.com)
  • Middle ear anatomy. (medscape.com)
  • Cholesteatomatous CSOM appears macroscopically as a crystallike structure with pale debris in the middle ear cleft. (medscape.com)
  • The vibrations pass through the tympanic membrane and enter the middle ear, also called the tympanic cavity. (livescience.com)
  • The Eustachian tube, or pharyngotympanic tube, equalizes air pressure in the middle ear with the air pressure in the atmosphere. (livescience.com)
  • Purulent fluid of the middle ear. (mhmedical.com)
  • Also, many of the medicated ear drops are toxic to the middle ear which is exposed if the ear drum is not intact. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • The stapes, one of the bones of the middle ear, is occasionally compressed, resulting in otosclerosis. (intrepid21.com)
  • Acoustic Meatus Defect (middle ear Diseases) Diagnostic. (bookinghealth.com)
  • It is very important that your vet looks inside your dog's ear with an instrument called an otoscope, to check for damage deep within the ear, and to look for foreign bodies such as grass seeds. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Never put anything into your dog's ear without first consulting your vet. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • A dog's ear is quite a different shape to ours. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • There are a variety of things which may irritate your dog's ear. (maynevets.co.uk)
  • The most visible symptom of ear disease is scratching and rubbing the auricle and shaking the head. (to2.us)
  • In the case of some diseases (dermatological, autoimmune or cancer), the first symptom may only be a change in the appearance of the auricle, especially the skin covering it. (to2.us)
  • The two classic symptoms of CSOM (mucosal disease) are otorrhea and hearing loss, which can affect one or both ears. (medscape.com)
  • The ear isn't just the hearing organ. (livescience.com)
  • This action is passed on to the inner ear and the cochlea, a fluid-filled, spiral-shaped structure that contains the spiral organ of Corti, which is the receptor organ for hearing. (livescience.com)
  • If you have AIED, you'll have hearing loss that starts in one ear and then spreads to the other. (webmd.com)
  • Investigations of hearing loss associated with the presence of systemic autoimmune disease, e.g. (nih.gov)
  • If you are having hearing loss that is getting worse in both ears over weeks to months, you should see an ENT specialist who can make a diagnosis after reviewing your hearing tests and imaging scans. (somoent.com)
  • You must be careful not to stick a queue tip or go to deeply into the cat's ear with the gauze as this can severely damage your cat's hearing. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • Because the symptoms of Ménière's disease resemble those associated with other conditions, we will need to perform hearing and balance tests to make a diagnosis. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • An audiogram will show hearing loss in the low tones, a key indicator of Ménière's disease. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker or an ear-splitting concert, is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss. (news-medical.net)
  • Cochlear implants have been used for many years to replace lost hearing resulting from inner ear damage. (news-medical.net)
  • Patients usually begin experiencing hearing loss in one ear as the immune system kills the cells in your inner ear. (connecthearing.com)
  • It's a rare disease afflicting less than 1 percent of all Americans suffering from hearing loss, and therefore is often misdiagnosed by doctors. (connecthearing.com)
  • Gene therapy is a solution that helps damaged ear cells function properly again and restore hearing. (connecthearing.com)
  • Untreated cholesteatomas can cause hearing loss and damage to the mastoid bone, which regulates the pressure in the ear. (intrepid21.com)
  • This nerve supplies energy to the inner ear and cochlea (the organ of hearing). (intrepid21.com)
  • It then gradually builds up over time, usually affecting one ear and resulting in deterioration in hearing and quality of life for sufferers. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • While the use of hearing aids can counteract short-term hearing loss, the long-term effects of the disease may require you to make some lifestyle changes. (vitalitychiropracticcentres.com)
  • Ear disease can create hearing loss - either for a short time or for life. (health.gov.au)
  • Even when children seem to have healthy hearing, take them to a health service for regular ear checks. (health.gov.au)
  • This will help make sure their ears and hearing stay healthy. (health.gov.au)
  • This, in turn, can lead to chronic drainage from the ear and hearing loss. (entsurgeons.us)
  • There may be intermittent hearing loss early in the disease, especially in the low pitches, but a fixed hearing loss involving tones of all pitches commonly develops in time. (acenta.com)
  • An audiometric examination (hearing test) typically indicates a sensory type of hearing loss in the affected ear. (acenta.com)
  • You might get infected with COVID-19 through your ears" -- hearing this may frighten you. (able-hear.com)
  • Have there been any reports of aftereffects on ears and hearing ability? (able-hear.com)
  • He noted that the training will enhance provision of ear and hearing care services in the district and will alleviate the financial burden most people when accessing services at secondary and tertiary levels of care. (who.int)
  • In March this year, WHO released the Primary ear and hearing care training manual . (who.int)
  • The manual is a practical guide on the prevention, identification and management of hearing loss and common ear diseases. (who.int)
  • It contains modules on the mechanism of hearing, conducting ear examination and hearing assessment, guidance on prevention, management, and referral of common ear diseases, as well as rehabilitation of hearing loss. (who.int)
  • To effectively implement the Primary Ear and Hearing Care training manual, AFRO conducted a comprehensive situation analysis and produced a report that highlighted the need to decentralize packages for ear and hearing care services at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities. (who.int)
  • This training is anticipated to make a substantial contribution to the enhancement of ear and hearing care service delivery in Rushinga District and beyond. (who.int)
  • WHO Representative for Zimbabwe, Prof Jean-Marie Dangou, emphasized the importance of a person-centered integrated approach to ear and hearing care prevention and control. (who.int)
  • He stated, "WHO advocates for a person-centered integrated approach to ear and hearing care interventions. (who.int)
  • This approach emphasizes the integration of ear and hearing care services into the primary healthcare system to achieve universal health coverage. (who.int)
  • WHO urges governments and partners to take action, ensuring comprehensive and accessible ear and hearing care services for all. (who.int)
  • The pure tone average (PTA) air conduction (AC) threshold of the hearing ear should then be better than or equal to 20 dB HL (measured at 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 kHz) as reported in the patient's Noah file. (who.int)
  • Identification of the presence and characteristics of resident inflammatory cells in the inner ear. (nih.gov)
  • These children need to see the ear/nose/throat specialist (also known as "otolaryngologist") with the view of perhaps having a tonsillectomy, which means that the tonsils have to be surgically removed. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Parasites called ear mites can live in the ear canals of dogs and cause irritation and disease. (dogslife.com.au)
  • It may be necessary for your vet to admit your dog to the hospital and flush out its ear canals before treatment starts. (aasvets.co.uk)
  • Fluid in the ear is held in a pouch-like structure called the endolymphatic sac. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Endolymphatic sac, a structure of the inner ear, can become dilated as the immune response of the inner ear. (somoent.com)
  • It may likely be associated with a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac, an organ responsible for regulating fluid volume and pressure in the inner ear. (glacierentclinic.com)
  • Anatomy of the ear. (livescience.com)
  • Even though cat ears are quite well protected due to their anatomy, various types of diseases may occur within them. (to2.us)
  • Politzer was not only a great clinician with excellent judgment of the various contributions on the diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases, he was first of all a careful student and investigator of the anatomy as well as of the pathology of the ear. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Generally speaking, puppies are more at risk of ear mites as pups catch them from each other when still with their mum. (dogslife.com.au)
  • Treatment involves the vet diagnosing the cause, whether that be bacteria, yeasts or ear mites. (dogslife.com.au)
  • For ear mites, there are also spot-on treatments that are effective. (dogslife.com.au)
  • Ear Mites are highly contagious. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • Cats and animals can pick up ear mites from one another with just the briefest of contact physically. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • In this way you can, among others: find out whether the ear has been attacked by ear mites or whether the problem is of a bacterial or fungal nature. (to2.us)
  • Eyes can get irritated and damaged easily in windy weather with dust, debris and pollen, and ears often get worse in wet, humid weather or when allergies flare up with pollens etc. (dogslife.com.au)
  • As with many diseases, an etiology is not always apparent. (medscape.com)
  • Benign histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis or Kikuchi disease (KD) is a rare disease of unknown etiology first reported in 1972 in Japan by Kikuchi and later that year by Fujimoto and his colleagues. (medscape.com)
  • The etiology of Kikuchi disease (KD) is not yet known, but most authorities favor either an infectious or an autoimmune etiology. (medscape.com)
  • Doctors also use certain techniques to check for symptoms suggesting Meniere disease. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Behçet's disease is an autoimmune vasculitis characterized by recurrent episodes of oral and genital ulcerations, skin lesions and uveitis. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • There are some ear mite treatments that can be bought at your local pet store as well. (catdiseasesymptoms.com)
  • This chapter contains diseases of the ear and diseases of the mastoid process. (icd-coding.com)
  • If they mistake cells in your inner ear for a virus or bacteria, they attack them. (webmd.com)