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A trade name for ear drops containing hydrocortisone, neomycin and polymyxin.  

The formation of spongy bone in the labyrinth of the ear which occurs in otosclerosis. The growth of bony tissue within the labyrinth of the inner ear, which may cause significant hearing loss.  

The discharge of pus from the ear.  

Bleeding from the external ear. The release of blood from the ear canal.  

A doctor who specialises in the study of the ear, nose and throat.  

An infection of the external auditory meatus by a fungus. A fungus infection of the ear, causing irritation and inflammation of the canal joining the eardrum to the external ear (external auditory meatus). It is one of the causes of otitis externa. An infection of the external auditory meatus of the ear caused by a…

One of two pairs of sensory organs in the inner ear, the saccule and the utricle, which pass information to the brain about the position of the head.  

A doctor who specialises in treatment of diseases of the ear and throat. Physician who practices the specialty of ear, nose, and throat disorders; also known as ENT specialists. A medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the head and neck area. This specialist is sometimes referred to as an ear,…

Inflammation of the inner ear.  

Inflammation of the external auditory meatus to the eardrum. Inflammation or infection of the outer ear, a common type of ear and hearing problem; popularly called swimmer’s ear. Inflammation of the auricle of the external ear leading to the tympanic membrane (eardrum). It may be caused by infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal); allergic reaction to…