Otology

Otology is the branch of medicine and surgery that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the ear, including the outer, middle, and inner ear. It involves the study of hearing loss, balance disorders, ear infections, tinnitus, and congenital ear abnormalities, among other conditions. Otologists are specialized in treating a wide range of ear diseases, often using surgical and non-surgical interventions. Otology also covers procedures like ear surgeries, cochlear implants, and the management of conditions affecting the auditory and vestibular systems.