The medical specialty that deals exclusively with ear and hearing problems.

(oh-TALL-oh-jist) An otolaryngologist who has completed a specialty fellowship focused on ear disorders. Otologists complete over 10 years of medical training and a specialized otology training fellowship prior to entering practice.

See Otoconia.

A type of drop attack without vertigo in which the person regains their balance in a few minutes without other side effects. Sometimes used of drop attacks due to Meniere’s disease.

The medical specialty that deals with problems of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck.

A doctor trained to specialize in diseases of the ear, sinuses, mouth, throat, larynx and other structures of the head and neck. Commonly called an ENT—ears, nose and throat doctor.