Creator: Amrita Surendranath
Keywords: Airplane Ear, Ear Barotrauma, Glossary

Written by Amrita Surendranath, B.Sc, M.Sc.

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Aug 01, 2016

Glossary

Cochlear implant: This is an electronic device that is used to bypass the functions of the inner ear. It is used in patients with hearing loss.

ENT specialist: A doctor specializing in ear, nose and throat diseases.

Hemorrhage: Bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel.

Myringotomy: A surgical incision performed on the eardrum to remove the accumulated fluid and to ease the pressure.

Published on May 25, 2016
Last Updated on Aug 01, 2016

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