| A | B |
|---|
| Tinnitus | Perception of sound, such as ringing or buzzing without an external sound source. |
| Vertigo | Sensation of spinning or movement when none is occurring. |
| Conductive Hearing Loss | Hearing loss caused by blockage or damage to outer or middle ear. |
| Sensorineural Hearing Loss | Hearing loss caused by damage to inner ear or auditory nerve. |
| Otitis Externa | Inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal; swimmer's ear. |
| Otitis Media | Infection or inflammation of the middle ear; common in children. |
| Otitis Interna/Labyrinthitis | Inflammation or infection of the inner ear causing vertigo, imbalance, and hearing loss. |
| Meniere Disease | Chronic inner ear disorder causing intermittent episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a sense of fullness. |
| Otosclerosis | Abnormal bone growth around the stapes in the middle ear; causes hearing loss. |
| Presbycusis | Age-related hearing loss caused by degeneration of nerve pathway or hair cells in the cochlea; affects high frequencies first. |
| Otoscopy | Visual examination of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane. |
| Audiometry | Hearing tests measuring sound sensitivity and perception at various pitches and volumes. |
| Electronystagmography | Diagnostic test measuring involuntary eye movements to assess vestibular system function. |
| Vestibular System | Inner ear system responsible for balance and spatial orientation. |
| Antibiotics | Medications used to treat bacterial ear infections. |
| Antiemetics | Medications controlling nausea and dizziness associated with vertigo. |
| Hearing Aids | Electronic devices amplifying sound for certain types of hearing loss. |
| Cochlear Implant | Implanted device stimulating the auditory nerve to restore hearing in severe sensorineural hearing loss. |
| Tympanostomy | Procedure that involves inserting tubes into the eardrum for drainage and to prevent infections. |
| PE Tube | Pressure-equalizing tube placed during tympanostomy. |
| Stapedectomy | Surgical removal and replacement of the stapes bone to improve hearing in otosclerosis. |
| Stapedotomy | Modified stapedectomy using a smaller opening and prosthesis. |
| Vestibular Rehabilitation | Exercise therapy reducing dizziness and imbalance. |
