Causes of hearing loss including rubella, autoimmune inner ear disease, cytomegalovirus (CMV), meningitis, glue ear, and noise.
About.com readers share what caused their hearing loss or their child's hearing loss. Causes of hearing loss are greatly varied and include commonly known causes such as rubella or meningitis.
Ear injuries caused by foreign objects such as cotton swabs or small toys can perforate or puncture the eardrum and cause hearing loss.
Definition of mondini syndrome, a cause of hearing loss.
Bombing is a known cause of hearing loss.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a cause of hearing loss.
Treacher collins syndrome is a cause of hearing loss.
Connexin 26 is a cause of hearing loss.
Definition of Goldenhar Syndrome.
Definition of Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome, or EVAS.
Definition of Charge syndrome, a cause of hearing loss.
Frequently asked questions about the causes of hearing loss.
Not everyone is born with hearing impairment - sometimes it happens all of a sudden, without warning.
Top ten causes of deafness and hearing loss
Ototoxic drugs can cause hearing loss, both temporary and permanent.
Genetics and hearing loss and resources for more information including websites, books, and organizations doing research.
