Hearing Problems

Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat.

Otolaryngology focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.

Audiologists address hearing and balance problems in people of all ages. They also help with the fitting and management of hearing aids.

Hearing loss affects nearly 36 million adults in the U.S. Read on to learn more about this condition, including possible causes and treatment.

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the slow loss of hearing in both ears. It’s a common problem linked to aging.

Tinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. Read on to learn more.

Your child’s inner ears may be damaged if they are around extremely loud noises or around loud noises for long periods of time. This is called noise-induced hearing loss. Read on to learn about common causes and prevention.

Acoustic neuroma is a rare noncancer tumor. It affects hearing and balance when the tumor presses on the nerves in the inner ear.

Ménière disease is a balance disorder. It causes a severe spinning sensation (vertigo), hearing issues, loss of balance, and headaches.

Hearing aids are electronic, battery-operated devices that can make sound louder. A microphone receives the sound and converts it into sound waves. The sound waves are then converted into electrical signals.

Read about the many devices available to help improve communication for people with speech or hearing problems.