Meniere’s Disease is also called Idiopathic Endolymphatic Hydrops. It is a disorder of the inner ear that causes vertigo (usually a spinning sensation that can be violent), ringing in the...
Respiratory diseases
Dizziness and vertigo are two of the most common symptoms causing a patient to visit their physician. Many patients present because of a recent fall. Their unsteadiness may be associated...
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) must adjust their lives to their energy level and capabilities. This may lead to an inactive life and, in some cases, anxiety and...
The purpose of the eardrum or tympanic membrane (TM) is to transmit sound vibrations through the small bones behind the TM called the ossicular chain to the cochlea or inner...
Swimmer’s ear is also referred to as otitis externa (OE). It is an inflammatory response in the outer ear (auditory) canal that may involve an infection. There are many types...
One of the most frustrating symptoms is losing hearing, particularly if it is sudden. Most people think it is a sulfur plug or too much wax buildup in their ear...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of serious lung diseases in which subsets of patients may have dominant features of chronic bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema. These diseases cause...
Probably everyone has experienced some bleeding from their nose at some point in their lives. It is also known as epistaxis. Most nosebleeds are brief and minor, a result of...
Many people think of hearing loss as only affecting older people, but it can affect anyone. There are many kinds of hearing loss with a lot of subtle overlap of...
