Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hearing loss is classified into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed (when conductive and sensorineural hearing loss co-occur). Conductive ...

The researchers found that adults using hearing devices feel more socially connected and less limited in social situations.

A cutting-edge gene therapy has significantly restored hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness, showing ...

SOAEs can be measured in the ear canal in the absence of an external acoustic stimulus. [45] EOAEs, in contrast, occur during or after the presentation of an external acoustic stimulus.

Safety precautions for protecting against hearing loss may be easier than you’d imagine, as Johnson suggested that even cheap foam earplugs can make a significant difference, though over-the-ear ...

This is called sudden sensorineural hearing loss. It is uncommon, with less than 1 person per 1,000 being affected each year. Although sometimes a cause can be identified, often no cause can be found.

Sudden hearing loss on one side or both should prompt immediate evaluation. Oral prednisone is recommended as an initial treatment, ideally within a few days of the symptom onset. People who cannot ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: About a month ago, I woke up without hearing in my left ear. I initially suspected a wax blockage or a blocked eustachian tube but eventually realized that it was more serious.

DEAR DR. ROACH: About a month ago, I woke up without hearing in my left ear. I initially suspected a wax blockage or a blocked eustachian tube but eventually realized that it was more serious. I saw ...

To be sure, even if you use the AirPods Pro 2 to hear better, you can continue to stream music as before. Preparing for Apple’s hearing test. When the AirPods are paired with an iPhone running iOS ...