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Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. It usually affects only 1 ear. A nerve in the head called the eighth cranial nerve may also be inflamed. Labyrinthitis causes a sense of spinning and hearing loss. In most people these go away over time.

Parotid duct obstruction is when part of your parotid duct becomes blocked. The parotid duct is a small tube that leads from a gland that makes saliva. The duct sends the saliva into your mouth. When it's blocked, saliva can't flow normally.

Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy are 2 procedures that may be done together. These allow the doctor to see inside the air passages in the throat and lungs. A laryngoscopy looks at the throat and vocal cords. Bronchoscopy looks at the trachea (windpipe) and lungs. These procedures can be used to diagnose and treat certain problems

BPD is a long-term lung disease that causes breathing problems in newborns and babies.

Here are common signs of an alcohol addiction.

You may notice signs that your period is coming for a week or two before it starts. Most of these signs go away soon after each period begins. You may have some, all, or none of the signs.

Learn how the parts of your ear work together to help you hear and how damaged hair cells affect your hearing.

Step-by-step instructions for giving yourself a subcutaneous injection of medicine.

Epiglottitis is a medical emergency. It's an infection of the epiglottis, the small flap of tissue that covers the windpipe (trachea). This condition causes swelling that may close off the airway and make it hard to breathe. If not treated quickly, it can be fatal.