Eardrum injuries, nasal polyps, or even teething in babies can cause fluid to build up in the ear. The blockage traps fluid in the middle ear in the space behind the eardrum, leading to symptoms like ...

Researchers at Columbia University have developed a 3D-printed microneedle that can potentially transform hearing loss ...

Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they're especially common in ...

A groundbreaking new microneedle, created by ENT surgeon Dr. Anil Lalwani and mechanical engineer Dr. Jeffrey Kysar from ...

A middle ear infection can cause ear congestion, as well as dizziness, ear pain, and occasionally fluid drainage. They’re usually caused by colds or other respiratory problems that travel to the ...

It can be used to test the condition of the middle ear, determining whether it is functioning normally, contains fluid, or whether the tympanic membrane has been punctured.

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The sound waves enter the inner ear and then into the cochlea, a snail-shaped organ. The cochlea is filled with a fluid that moves in response to the vibrations from the oval window. As the fluid ...

We look back at our 5 most-read gadgets stories of 2024, from one about a world-first handheld device for ear surgery to an ...

A problem in the inner ear, which controls your balance, causes most cases. BPPV is a condition that causes small crystals to get loose and float in the fluid of your inner ear. The movement of ...