Ear diseases and disorders
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Acoustic neuroma
An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumour that grows in the acoustic or eighth cranial nerve. Learn how it affects hearing, balance and other functions.
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Deafness
Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.
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Earache
Earache is common and it's often the result of an ear infection. Find out what causes a ear pain, how to treat a sore ear to provide relief.
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Ear infection
Ear infections are common but usually go away on their own. Learn about the different types of ear infections, the symptoms in adults and children and...
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Ear wax
Ear wax (cerumen) is produced by tiny glands in the ear canal and helps keep the ears clean. Find out how to treat a build-up of ear wax.
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Fluid from the ear
Fluid from your ear may be just ear wax, but sometimes it can indicate illness or injury. Read more here about the causes and treatments.
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Glue ear
Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) develops when liquid builds up inside your middle ear. Learn about its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Hearing loss
Hearing loss makes it difficult or impossible to hear speech and other sounds. Learn about testing and what you can do to help prevent hearing loss.
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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the balancing centre in your inner ear. Find out how it may come about, its symptoms and the treatment options.
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Meniere’s disease
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.
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Otitis media (middle ear infection)
Otitis media (middle ear infection) is common and often gets better by itself. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and when it might need treatment.
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Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis is an inherited condition that affects the middle ear and is a common cause of deafness. Find out about the 2 ways to treat otosclerosis.
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Swimmer's ear (otitis externa)
Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the outer ear canal. Learn what you can do to treat or avoid the risks of developing swimmer's ear.
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Tinnitus
If you have ringing or other strange noises in your ears, you may have tinnitus. Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for tinnitus.
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Vertigo
Vertigo is a feeling of movement, spinning, tilting or swaying when your body is not actually moving. Learn about the main causes and treatments.