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 ...

It’s hard to say for sure which kids will benefit most from a common childhood surgery for infections and fluid buildup in the middle ear, a research review suggests. The reviewers focused on a ...

A new study makes the first attempts to design and test a vestibular prosthesis to help restore balance for those with Meniere's disease. Many disorders of the inner hear which affect both hearing and ...

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a leading cause of conductive hearing loss, especially in children. The condition quietly builds as sterile fluid accumulates in the middle ear cavity, muffling ...

Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory ...

A team of researchers says it has discovered why so many people undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), especially in newer high-strength machines, get vertigo, or the dizzy sensation of ...

That spinning sensation or feeling of unsteadiness might seem like a minor inconvenience, but medical experts warn it could indicate underlying health concerns requiring attention. Understanding the ...

Electronic implants in the inner ear may one day restore clear vision and equilibrium in some patients who experience disabling unsteadiness Ask friends to list the body’s senses, and they will ...

Dear Mirror doctor, please, why do children keep getting ear infections? What can be done to prevent ear infections in children?