EAR

DISEASES
7 COMMON
TYPES
OTITIS MEDIA

Otitis media is an infection of the

middle ear that causes inflammation
(redness and swelling) and a build-up of
fluid behind the eardrum.
Anyone can develop a middle ear
infection but infants between six and 15
months old are most commonly
affected.
TINNITUS

Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tus) is the perception of

noise or ringing in the ears. A common
problem, tinnitus affects about 1 in 5
people. Tinnitus isn't a condition itself
— it's a symptom of an underlying
condition, such as age-related hearing
loss, ear injury or a circulatory system
disorder.
OUTER EAR
INFECTION

An outer ear infection is an infection of

the outer opening of the ear and the ear
canal, which connects the outside of the
ear to the eardrum. This type of
infection is medically known as otitis
externa. One common type of otitis
externa is referred to as “swimmer’s
ear.”
EAR WAX
(CERUMEN)

Earwax (ear wax) is a natural substance

produced by glands in the skin of the
outer ear canal.
The wax acts as a helpful coating for the
ear canal so removal of it is not
necessary. However, in cases of
blockage or excessive buildup, it may be
necessary to try to remove the impacted
or excessive wax.
AUTOIMMUNE
INNER EAR
DISEASE (AIED)

Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), is

a rare disease that happens when your
body's immune system mistakenly
attacks your inner ear. It can cause
dizziness, ringing in your ears, and
hearing loss.
CHOLESTEATOMA

A cholesteatoma is an abnormal,
noncancerous skin growth that can
develop in the middle section of your
ear, behind the eardrum. It may be a
birth defect, but it’s most commonly
caused by repeated middle ear
infections.
A cholesteatoma often develops as a
cyst, or sac, that sheds layers of old skin.
PERFORATED EARDRUMS
(RUPTURED EARDRUMS)

A ruptured eardrum — or tympanic

membrane perforation as it's medically
known — is a hole or tear in the thin
tissue that separates your ear canal
from your middle ear (eardrum). A
ruptured eardrum can result in hearing
loss. A ruptured eardrum can also make
your middle ear vulnerable to infections
or injury.
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