Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways The cochlear nerve is part of the eighth cranial nerve and is crucial for hearing.Issues with the cochlear nerve can result from inflammation, ...

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Sound is funnelled by the shape of the outer ear (the auricle or pinna) into the external ear canal to reach the eardrum (medically known as the tympanic membrane). Small ...

If your ear is bleeding, it could be caused by anything from something stuck inside to a torn eardrum. The bleeding can come from the outer, middle, or inner part of your ear. The outer ear is the ...

Ear infections can be painful and worrying, especially for parents of young children. Kids are more prone due to their ear anatomy and developing immune systems, but many infections clear up without ...