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Audiology

Audiology, including ABR versus OAE hearing tests, and infant hearing screening.

American Academy of Audiology

Profile of the American Academy of Audiology.

Audiology - Booth Hearing Tests

What happens in a booth hearing test.

Auditiory Neuropathy

Definition of auditory neuropathy, a cause of hearing loss.

Ear Tubes - Effectiveness and Risks of Ear Tubes for Hearing Loss

Ear Tubes - Effectiveness and Risks of Ear Tubes for Hearing Loss

Glue Ear - Hearing Loss

Definition of glue ear, a cause of conductive hearing loss.

Overamplification - Increasing Hearing Loss

Overamplification can cause the loss of more hearing.

Perforated Eardrums and Their Role in Hearing Loss

Eardrums play an important role in the hearing mechanism, and when they are damaged, hearing loss can result.

Problems With and Removing Ear Wax

Learn about ear wax and the problems it can cause, and also about ear wax removal.

Speech Banana

Definition of a speech banana.

Testing a Child or an Adult for Hearing Loss

Hearing tests are an essential part of evaluating the health of a newborn baby. Plus, older adults who are losing hearing may need hearing tests.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a very common problem that is often associated with hearing loss. Many people cope with it in various ways, and scientists and doctors are working hard to identity possible cures for tinnitus.

What is the connection between iPods and hearing loss?

Improper and extended usage of iPods and other personal listening devices can result in hearing loss.

Auditory Ossicles

About the auditory ossicles, and their role in hearing.

High-Frequency Hearing Loss

Hearing loss in the higher frequencies, its causes, preventing, and managing it.

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