by Dr. Laura Wazen | Dec 10, 2014 | BPPV
BPPV is a condition of the inner ear where the crystals in the ear that are supposed to be sitting on top of the nerve fibers become dislodged and start floating in the semi circular canals. When this happens, it can trigger symptoms of vertigo...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Nov 22, 2014 | Balance, Inner Ear Research
Labyrinthitis is a condition that affects the inner ear hearing and balance system. It is caused by an infection to the inner ear that can result in temporary or permanent damage to the inner ear. Symptoms associated with labyrinthitis include complaints of...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Nov 10, 2014 | Balance
Basically, our brain relies on sensory input that tells it where our body is in space. Then the brain deciphers this information, and tells the joints and muscles what to do to maintain balance. Where does the brain get its sensory information from? The 3...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Oct 23, 2014 | Balance, Inner Ear Research
In this self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh, we can look at it and see that he has his right ear bandaged, and without even knowing him, we can surmise that something is wrong with his ear. He has a bandage on his outer ear, and looking at the painting,...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Oct 14, 2014 | Inner Ear Research
You would have to be a person who loves the inner ear, and knows what it looks like anatomically speaking, to see what I see. I was in NYC July 2014 for the Open Forum ENT Meeting. When exiting my hotel to walk to the conference, I had to cross Park Avenue....
