Hearing Information
Hearing System / Auditory System
When functioning normally, the auditory system processes and transforms acoustical energy through the intricate structures of the outer, middle and inner ear and then on to the auditory center of the brain.
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General Hearing Loss Information
A variety of factors can cause damage or malfunction. Some forms of hearing loss are hereditary, while others can stem from infections, aging, medications, disease, head injury or excessive noise exposure.
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Hearing Health / Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause irreversible damage to to the sensorineural hair cells inside the cochlea. Learn how to protect your hearing.
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Dizzinesss / Vertigo
The term "dizziness" is used to describe many different sensations, including vertigo, lightheadedness and motion sickness.
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Tinnitus / Head Noise
Tinnitus, or "head noise," is characterized by a ringing, hissing, buzzing or roaring sound that seems to come from inside the ears.
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Drugs Known to Cause Hearing Loss
Certain medications may cause temporary or permanent hearing-related side effects in some individuals at certain dosages.
