It’s an inflammation of part of your inner ear. It’s usually caused by viral infections and sometimes by bacterial infections. Having a cold or flu can trigger it, and you’re more likely to get it if ...

When your inner ear gets infected or inflamed, it can cause a type of balance disorder known as labyrinthitis. Sometimes you can get it when you have an upper respiratory infection, like the flu.

Dear Doctor: Would you please discuss labyrinthitis? I am an 81-year-old female and have been troubled with this for several months. I have improved, but I still have balance problems and a full ...

Read at the meeting of the New England Otological. Laryngological and Rhinological Society, Boston, Nov. 23, 1916. Select the format you want to export the citation of this publication.