Ear diseases and disorders
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.
Deafness
Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.
Earache
Earache is a common problem, often caused by an ear infection. Find out what causes ear pain and how to treat a sore ear to provide relief.
Ear infection
Ear infections are common but usually go away on their own. Learn about types of ear infections, symptoms in adults and children and prevention.
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.
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.
Glue ear
Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) develops when liquid builds up inside your middle ear. Learn about its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
