Ears Conditions & Diseases

A rapid-onset bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear, common in children.

Accumulation of non‑infectious fluid in the middle ear after an infection resolves.

Long‑standing inflammation of the middle ear that may lead to structural damage.

Inflammation of the external auditory canal, often due to water exposure and bacterial growth.

A fungal infection of the external ear canal, more common in humid climates.

Accumulation of earwax that blocks the ear canal and interferes with hearing.

Failure of the tube that equalizes middle‑ear pressure, often after a cold or allergy.

A hole or tear in the eardrum caused by infection, trauma, or sudden pressure changes.

Ear injury caused by rapid pressure changes, such as during air travel or diving.

An abnormal skin growth in the middle ear that can erode bone and damage structures.

Abnormal bone remodeling in the middle ear that stiffens the stapes, leading to conductive hearing loss.

Damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve causing permanent hearing impairment.

Impaired transmission of sound through the outer or middle ear.

Gradual loss of hearing that occurs as part of the natural aging process.

Perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in the ears without an external source.

A disorder of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

Inflammation of the inner ear labyrinth, usually viral, leading to vertigo and hearing changes.

Inflammation of the vestibular nerve causing prolonged vertigo without hearing loss.

Rapid loss of hearing (≥30 dB) in one ear over a period of up to three days.

A benign tumor on the vestibulocochlear nerve that can affect hearing and balance.

Increased sensitivity to normal environmental sounds, often linked to auditory system disorders.

Difficulty interpreting sounds despite normal peripheral hearing, often noticed in children.

Insertion of an object into the ear canal, common in children.

Physical injury causing a tear in the eardrum, often from a sudden pressure change or blow.

Inflammatory skin condition of the external auditory canal, often allergic or irritant‑related.

Reactivation of varicella‑zoster virus affecting the facial nerve near the ear.

Multiple episodes of acute middle‑ear infection within a short time frame.

Brief episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position, due to displaced otoliths.

Excess fluid in the cochlea causing fluctuating hearing loss and occasional vertigo.

Non‑infectious fluid buildup behind the eardrum, often after a cold or allergy.

Middle‑ear infection that produces pus, leading to more severe symptoms than serous forms.

Abnormally open eustachian tube causing autophony and a feeling of ear fullness.