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The brain uses the inner ear, the eyes and muscles to pinpoint the position of the body at all times.

In most cases, blockage of the ear canal with wax is a harmless event.

It is estimated that around four out of five children will experience a middle ear infection at least once.

Otosclerosis eventually affects both ears, but the condition doesn?t cause total deafness.

Swimmer's ear can be triggered by exposure to water or mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning.

Meniere's disease affects the ear, which is the centre of hearing and balance.

Middle ear infections often happen during or after a child has a cold.

Babies and young children are more likely to develop middle ear infections because they are still building up their immunity.

Planning ahead can make it easier for families and carers to manage the affairs of a person with dementia.

Ear correction surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to move prominent ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.