An overview of causes of hearing loss and deafness

by Bernie

Hearing loss (deafness) maybe caused by MECHANICAL PROBLEM In the ear canal or the middle ear, that block the conduction of sound or by damage to the inner ear. Auditory Nerve or Auditory Nerve Pathway in the brai...read more

by Nisha Danny

The causes of deafness and hearing loss are many. It ranges from being born premature to sickness to unknown causes. Hearing loss can affect people of all age groups. This article will briefly highlight the various causes ...read more

by Esher Stahl

Searching for the `Quiet' in the Day In the midst of today's increasingly chaotic lifestyles, it has become difficult to find a quiet place and take a moment to collect one's thoughts or simply enjoy the solitude. It w...read more

by Jennine Thompson

It turns out mom was right when she told us over and over again to "Turn that down or you're going to go deaf!" The men and woman from the early heavy metal head banging age are finding it out the hard way. But, in this ne...read more

by Jack Josephy

Hearing deficits can be split into two groups; conductive hearing loss and sensori-neural loss. Conductive loss originates from a problem in the outer or middle ear; the parts of the auditory system which are responsibl...read more

by Danelle Karth

Hearing loss and deafness occur for many reasons. Some are preventable and others are not. The lines between the hard of hearing and the deaf are often blurred due to the Deaf cultures view of deafness. Often times someone...read more

by Diane Stacey

Have you ever noticed the statements we make in the course of a normal conversation? There are times when our choice of words will convey our primary means of receiving and processing information. We hear some remark, "I h...read more

by Peter Akermann

The hearing loss is among of the diseases,that can be detected early ,in the new born or baby stages of development. This possibility of a correct evaluation of the hearing,at these ages,allow to detect the cause a...read more

by Missie Kay

Could you imagine never being able to hear the voice of someone you love again? Never hearing your favorite song? Birds chirping? Rain? Wind blowing? The ability to hear sound makes social interaction, expressions and o...read more

by Deirdre Field

Stop and plug your ears for moment. Total quiet. How horrible if this was to last for more than a few seconds. A hearing loss or deafness can be permanent. Now unplug your ears and really prepare to listen. There are th...read more