(OSS-ih-kulls) General term referring to any small bone, but mostly used to refer to the three tiny bones—malleus (hammer), incus (anvil) and stapes (stirrup)—in the middle ear.

Surgery to repair or replace one or more of the bones in the middle ear.

The fancy medical term for ear pain.

(oh-TITE-is) An inflammation involving some portion of the outer, middle or inner ear.

Infection (inflammation) of the outer part of the ear extending into the ear canal. It may be accompanied by pain, swelling and secretions. Sometimes referred to as “swimmer’s ear.”

Inflammation of the tissue lining the middle-ear cavity. Often resulting in infection (fluid) in the middle ear. It occurs when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked and the fluid that builds up in the middle ear becomes infected. Usually results in a temporary conductive hearing loss. Common in children. Children with recurrent attacks may have fluctuating hearing […]