Similarly, if suddenly one inner ear organ is damaged, you feel extremely dizzy and feel as though you were spinning wildly. This brings us to the concept of compensation. With compensation, the brain does a phenomenal job in readjusting for the problem. Likewise, the pilot, when faced with an engine flameout, works on maintaining flight with the rudder and steering wheel. Although it sure is nice to have two engines, the plane can run on one.
Patients can also run on one inner ear.
If the engine is out, the best thing to do is to fix it. It doesn't solve the problem, but it sure does soothe the pain. It is OK for short term use, but don't get dependent on it. Obviously this is not a particularly good option, especially in the long run. But if you must, a little scotch on the rocks and a calm pilot is better than one in a total nervous breakdown or no pilot at all.