The inner ear is divided into two fluid filled chambers - one inside the other. Figure 3 illustrates the basic organization of both the organs of hearing and balance. The fluid in the two chambers ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.

In order to reduce these reflections and maximize the transfer of sound energy from the air filled environment to the fluid filled inner ear, land animals evolved external ears as sound collectors and ...

Ear infections are quite common, especially in children but adults can get them too. There are different parts of your ears ...

Thanks to advancements in 3D printing, ENT surgeon Anil Lalwani and mechanical engineer Jeffrey Kysar have successfully ...

The gene DYRK1A could be a potential therapeutic target to treat ‘glue ear’ in people with Down syndrome, according to a new study.

Viral or bacterial infections can occur in the middle of the ear. These often cause pain, inflammation, and fluid buildup. Treatment typically involves antibiotics. Ear infections are the most ...

The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by ...

A middle ear infection can cause ear congestion, as well as dizziness, ear pain, and occasionally fluid drainage. They’re usually caused by colds or other respiratory problems that travel to the ...

A problem in the inner ear, which controls your balance, causes most cases. BPPV is a condition that causes small crystals to get loose and float in the fluid of your inner ear. The movement of ...

A groundbreaking new microneedle, created by ENT surgeon Dr. Anil Lalwani and mechanical engineer Dr. Jeffrey Kysar from ...