Perilymph is the fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth in the inner ear. A perilymph fistula is an abnormal opening in the fluid filled inner ear; in most [..]

A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T U V W A Acrophobia An extreme or irrational fear of heights. Vertigo (loss of balance/dizziness) is often incorrectly used to describe the fear of [..]

Agoraphobia is usually defined as a fear of open spaces, however, agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder which consists of the fear of experiencing a difficult or embarrassing situation from which the suf [..]

Alcohol can be a problem for some people with Ménière’s disease as it can cause the tiniest blood vessels at the very end of the system to contract and so restrict the blood supply to the inner ear. S [..]

Arlevert is a combination drug made up of Cinnarizine & Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine is a specific calcium antagonist; dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties. Arlevert i [..]

Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care because they are physically or mentally disabled. In order to claim Attendance Allowance you must [..]

An audiogram is a test to see if your hearing is impaired and which ear is affected. Using a set of headphones, you will be asked to listen to sounds produced at different frequencies and levels of lo [..]

Audiology is concerned with the science of hearing, particularly diagnostic testing and the rehabilitation of hearing impaired individuals. You may get referred for treatment to the audiology departme [..]

The sense of balance is controlled by a “balance system” which brings together information from three different sources:

The definition of BPPV can be broken down as follows: