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An ear infection (otitis media) is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to ge...

Dizziness can range from a quick feeling of faintness to a severe balance disorder that makes normal functioning impossible. Among adults over age 65, up to 30 percent experience dizziness. Signs and...

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere’s disease affects only one ear. Signs and symptoms Signs and sympto...

Earwax blockage occurs when earwax accumulates in your ear or becomes too hard to wash away naturally. Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates, and protec...

Hearing loss that occurs gradually as you age is common. Almost half of the people in the United States older than 65 have some degree of hearing loss. Aging and chronic exposure to loud noises contri...

Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) means it takes more time and effort to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Having trouble swallowing may also be associated with pain. In some cases, sw...

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity). Mouth cancer can occur on the: Floor of the mouth (under the tongue) Gums Inner...

Nearly everyone has experienced or will experience hoarseness in their life, whether the result of a cold or too much cheering at a sports event. Usually, the problem goes away after several days with...

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Signs and symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include: Awakening with a dry mouth Dif...

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat. Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections ma...