Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Understanding the middle ear is essential—not only for hearing but also for balance and quality of life. According to the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S., one in eight adults has hearing ...

Vertigo is the sensation that a person’s surroundings are spinning or moving. It has many potential causes, including inner ear or nervous system disorders. Ear infections, migraine, Ménière’s disease ...

Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that uses exercises to reduce dizziness and improve balance. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy helps retrain your brain to process balance ...

Dizziness isn’t just an inconvenience — it can be your body’s way of telling you that something needs medical attention. While occasional lightheadedness might not be cause for alarm, persistent or ...

When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is indeed common as we age, so are issues that can cause aches and pains—sometimes severe—in and ...