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About the Ear

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• Anatomy of the ear

• Sound measurement

• Causes of hearing loss

• Related health issues

   - Ear wax

   - Swimmer's ear - otitis externa

   - Middle ear infection - otitis media

   - Grommets

   - Tinnitus

   - Plastic surgery of the ear

Anatomy of the Ear

How do we hear? - Australian Hearing

The Interactive Ear - a guided tour through the ear

Sound measurement

Understanding the Audiological Evaluation

Decibel Trivia
 

Causes of hearing loss

Ear problems in children

Preventing hearing loss

 

Related health issues

Ear Wax
Ear wax, particularly its removal, is often discussed on the Aussie Deaf Kids discussion group!

Ear Wax by Timothy C Hain, MD

Ear Candling by Lisa M.L. Dryer  (Please read this before deciding to use ear candles. You use them at your own risk.)

 

Swimmers Ear - Otitis externa
Ototis externa (OE)

Swimmer's ear

  

Middle Ear Infection - otitis media
Ear infections and earache

Middle Ear Problems and Hearing Loss

Dummies - a risk for middle ear infection

 

Grommets
Middle ear infection and grommets

Ear aches: A painful problem for many children

Ear tube insertion

 

Tinnitus
Tinnitus: What is it?

General questions about tinnitus

 

Plastic surgery of the ear
Plastic surgery of the ear
"Protruding and drooping ears or torn earlobes can be surgically corrected. Exceptionally large ears or those that stick out
make children vulnerable to teasing. These procedures do not alter the patient's hearing, but they may improve appearance
and self-confidence."
 

Resource Directory

Building blocks-
a parent to parent guide

Can my baby hear?

About the ear

My baby has a hearing loss

Unilateral hearing loss

Communication options

Hearing aids

Cochlear implants

Early Intervention

Schools in Australia

Education issues

Parents are important

Causes of hearing loss

Mental health

Miscellaneous

 

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