Abnormal growth of BONE tissue around the auditory ossicles in the middle EAR, causing one or more of the ossicles to become locked into place or fused against the other ossicles. Most commonly affected is the stapes (stirrup), the final of.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 04.30.10 | No Comments
A surgical incision in the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE (eardrum) to allow fluid in the middle EAR to drain out. Fluid in the middle ear is a key symptom of OTITIS media (middle ear infection). The buildup of pressure causes considerable PAIN and can .. Read More
Health and Wellness | 04.1.10 | No Comments
An elongated, valvelike channel of tissue that connects the middle EAR and the THROAT. The eustachian tube relaxes or constricts to equalize the pressure between the middle ear and the external environment. The sensation of the ears “popp.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 02.11.10 | 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
A growth that develops within the middle EAR. Most cholesteatomas develop as a consequence of frequent middle ear infections (OTITIS media) or chronically blocked eustachian tubes, such as by frequent SINUSITIS (sinus infection) or ALLERGIC.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 01.13.10 | No Comments
A type of EARACHE related to abnormal pressure changes in the air space behind the eardrum (the middle ear) that usually occurs during an airplane flight. Even in a pressurized aircraft cabin, there is a decrease in the cabin air pressure a.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 04.23.09 | No Comments
