An electronic device that enables people who are deaf or have profound hearing loss to perceive and process sounds.
Though an acoustic neuroma (a tumor on a nerve connecting the brain and ear) is usually benign, it can affect hearing and balance.
Dizziness is a term to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, weak, or unsteady. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Tinnitus is a hearing problem characterized by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. Learn about causes and treatment.
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Also known as a middle ear infection, otitis media is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the middle ear due to infection.
A congenital deformity of the outer ear is a visible malformation of the ear since birth.
Anosmia is a condition that causes a person to partially or completely lose his or her sense of smell. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Snoring is a harsh, noisy breathing caused by an improper inflow and outflow of air during sleep. Learn about causes and treatment.
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.