Otolaryngology

• Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome – Hearing Sounds Inside Your Own Body (As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy)

  Ear, nose and throat 15.05.2010 1 Comment

  

  On Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy (titled “Shiny Happy People”), a teenage patient called Hayley is thought to have schizophrenia after trying to claw her own eyes out. Not unlike a House episode we recently covered, the diagnosis turns …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Otolaryngology

• Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear) – Why You Should Never Use Q-Tips

  Ear, nose and throat 09.09.2009 No Comments

  

  Summer’s going away, at least around these parts of the woods. Many of you may be going to the pool to enjoy what’s left of it. Read on to find out about otitis externa – an ear infection you can …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Infectious Diseases, Otolaryngology

• Labyrinthitis – An Ear Infection Causing Loss of Balance

  Ear, nose and throat 22.06.2009 5 Comments

  

  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Labyrinthitis is an inflammation inside your ear, which can cause loss of balance and problems hearing.

  Who gets it?

  Labyrinthitis can be caused by a virus or bacteria. Usually, when it’s caused by a …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Children, Otolaryngology

• Meniere’s Disease – From Head Spinning To Hearing Loss

  Ear, nose and throat 16.03.2009 4 Comments

  

  Danger Level: Medium

  What is it?

  Meniere’s Disease is an ear problem which causes hearing loss, ear ringing and dizziness.

  Who gets it?

  Usually people between the ages of 40-60, but it can come at any age. There are some …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Otolaryngology