Asher, MDThe ear canal is also called the external acoustic meatus, outer ear, or auditory canal. It is the part of the ear ...

You may get this condition from swimming or if an outside object causes trauma to the skin of the ear canal. The symptoms will get worse if the condition is untreated and can lead to ear and jaw pain.

Body sway is measured as the pressure of the outer ear canal is changed. This test is sometimes used ... evaluates acute facial nerve weakness due to Bell's palsy, traumatic injury, or disease. The ...