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

A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn’t clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both ...

Are there any precautions to take to avoid a recurrence of inner ear problems? Dear Reader: A buildup of fluid in either the middle or inner ear can cause the dizzy, spinning feeling of vertigo. This ...

The brain may play a role in helping the ear regulate its sensitivity to sound and compensate for hearing loss by sending a signal to a structure in the inner ear known as the cochlea, according to a ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Dear Doctors: A year ago, I had fluid in my eustachian tubes that didn’ t clear. I ended up needing drainage tubes and sinus surgery. Both tubes are now clogged with thick gunk, and my hearing is ...