Definition Hearing loss, or hearing impairment, is the partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It can range from mild to profound and can be caused by factors such as age, exposure to loud noises, genetic conditions, illnesses and infections, ototoxic medications, or trauma. It …
Read More »Ear Barotrauma or Airplane ear – Types, Causes, and Treatment
Definition Ear barotrauma is ear damage caused by a difference in pressure between the inside of the ear and the air around you. It can cause pain and may lead to lasting hearing loss. It may affect the outer, middle, or inner ear and can harm the eardrum. The eardrum …
Read More »Otosclerosis – Pathophysiology, Complications, and Treatment
Overview of Otosclerosis Otosclerosis describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around one of the three small bones in the middle ear space called the stapes. When bone around the stapes hardens, the bone cannot move freely, which limits the ability to properly transmit sound. This results in hearing loss; …
Read More »Tinnitus – Overview, Types, Causes, and Treatment
Definition Tinnitus is a condition where the person has the perception of a constant ringing sensation within the ears without the presence of any actual external factors. The continuous discomfort in the ears can be in any form like buzzing, hissing, clicking etc. The feeling can either be temporary or …
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