URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Ear Disorders Many different ear problems require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear Common Childhood External Ear Problems Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) Mastoiditis Hearing, Speech, and Language Hearing Loss in Babies Age-Appropriate Hearing Milestones Age-Appropriate Speech and Language Milestones Sign of Problems in Speech, Hearing, and Language Development Hearing Loss Hearing Tests Management of Hearing Loss Hearing Aids Myringotomy Tubes (Ear Tubes)