An INFLAMMATION or INFECTION of the vestibular system, the body’s balance mechanism within the inner EAR. The sudden onset of VERTIGO (feeling of spinning) is the characteristic symptom. Many people also experience transitory or temporary.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 02.27.10 | No Comments
The structures of the ear support the functions of hearing and balance. The ear has three divisions: The outer ear consists of the auricle (pinna) and auditory canal, structures that collect, focus, and channel sound waves. The middle e.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 01.22.10 | No Comments
An inner EAR prosthesis to provide a degree of hearing ability for those who have profound HEARING LOSS—greater than a 90 decibel (dB) loss of hearing—in both ears and receive no benefit from hearing aids. This tiny electronic device re.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 01.16.10 | No Comments
The organ of the inner EAR that converts sound waves to NERVE impulses. Contained within the bony labyrinth, the cochlea resembles a snail shell. Thousands of specialized nerves, called HAIR cells because of the fine fibers that project fro.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 01.15.10 | No Comments
