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Causes of Hearing Loss

Causes of hearing loss including rubella, autoimmune inner ear disease, cytomegalovirus (CMV), meningitis, glue ear, and noise.

Causes of Hearing Loss - What Caused Your Hearing Loss or Your Child'…

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.

Can putting objects in the ear cause hearing loss?

Ear injuries caused by foreign objects such as cotton swabs or small toys can perforate or puncture the eardrum and cause hearing loss.

Mondini Syndrome

Definition of mondini syndrome, a cause of hearing loss.

Bombing

Bombing is a known cause of hearing loss.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a cause of hearing loss.

Treacher Collins Syndrome

Treacher collins syndrome is a cause of hearing loss.

Connexin 26

Connexin 26 is a cause of hearing loss.

Goldenhar Syndrome

Definition of Goldenhar Syndrome.

Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome

Definition of Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome, or EVAS.

Charge Syndrome

Definition of Charge syndrome, a cause of hearing loss.

FAQ - Causes of Hearing Loss

Frequently asked questions about the causes of hearing loss.

Sudden Deafness

Not everyone is born with hearing impairment - sometimes it happens all of a sudden, without warning.

Top Ten Causes of Deafness and Hearing Loss in Children

Top ten causes of deafness and hearing loss

Ototoxicity

Ototoxic drugs can cause hearing loss, both temporary and permanent.

Genetics and Hearing Loss

Genetics and hearing loss and resources for more information including websites, books, and organizations doing research.
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