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Auditory Neuropathy
Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which sound enters the inner ear normally, but the transmission of signals from the inner ear to the brain is impaired. It can affect people of all ages, f... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Balance Disorders
A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, giddy, woozy, or have a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating. An organ in our inner ear, the labyrinth, is an im... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Balance, Dizziness, and You
Also available in: Spanish
This site describes what dizziness is; it also provides a set of questions to ask yourself in order to describe the symptoms for your doctor, what to do, how to help your doctor help you and where to ... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Captions For Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Viewers
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheets offers information and resources concerning captions and captioning including: closed captioning, real-time captioning, captioning research, the FCC and captioning requirements.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Ear Infections 
This information fact sheet describes ear infections as well as offers background information on the condition, causes of the condition, risk factors, and other known facts.... Details >
Find an Otolaryngologist
This directory is an online service of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery that provides listings of its member otolaryngologists practicing in the United States and abroad. T... Details >
Hearing Loss: Better Hearing Institute
On this website, you will find basic information about hearing loss, including advances in diagnosis and treatment, a review of different hearing aids, and resources for medical care and financial ass... Details >
Hearing Solutions – The Impact of Treated Hearing Loss On Quality Of Life
This site provides information about the importance on receiving early treatment for hearing loss; it also talks about the advantages of hearing aids clearly associated with impressive improvements in... Details >
Ménière's Disease
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer health information brochure discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this Ménière's disease -- an abnormality of the inner ear that causes vertigo or severe dizziness, tinn... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Menieres Network: What is Menieres Disease?
The Meniere's Network was established to facilitate information about Meniere's Disease symptoms, treatments, and personal experiences; helping those affected by the disease to cope more successfully ... Details >
Opening Doors: Technology and Communication Options for Children with Hearing Loss
This site provides information for parents of children with hearing loss, including helpful information and resources, background on early intervention, the use of technology and other support availab... Details >
Clearinghouse on Disability Information, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
Basic consumer health information about otitis media including a description, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Journal)
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery presents peer-reviewed articles and case reports on recent developments in treatment of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. ... Details >
Senior Ears: Types Of Hearing Loss Associated With Aging
This page offers general information about the types of hearing loss associated with aging. The loss of hearing associated with the aging process is referred to as "presbycusis" (prez-buh-KYOO-sis). P... Details >
The Ear Foundation: Online Support Groups
This site offers on-line support groups for those who suffer from the effects of Meniere's Disease.... Details >