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Hearing: Unlocking the Wonders of the Auditory System

Hearing is the biological process through which humans and other animals perceive sound. It involves detecting sound waves in the environment, converting them into electrical signals, and interpreting these...

Pure Tone Audiometry: Understanding Hearing Assessment

Pure Tone Audiometry is a gold standard investigation for detecting the degree and type of hearing loss in...

Understanding Serous Otitis Media (Fluid in the Ears)

Otitis Media is a general term used to describe the middle ear infection. Serous otitis media is a type of...

Pulsatile Tinnitus: Understanding the Causes & Seeking Relief

Pulsatile Tinnitus (PT) is a condition in which a person can hear his own blood circulating around his...

Labyrinthitis: A Closer Look at Inner Ear Troubles

Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of the labyrinth, which is the structure of the inner ear. This part of...

What is Otosclerosis?

Otosclerosis is a condition that can lead to progressive hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth occurring in the middle ear. Other symptoms include...

Presbycusis – An Age-related hearing loss

What is Presbycusis? The term presbycusis means “old hearing”. It is defined as the symmetrical bilateral age-related sensorineural hearing loss that is irreversible. Presbycusis is...

What is Cholesteatoma?

What is Cholesteatoma? A cholesteatoma is an uncommon accumulation of keratinized squamous epithelium (skin cells) deep within the middle ear. While rare, if not addressed,...

Hyperacusis: Understanding & Managing Auditory Hypersensitivity

Hyperacusis is a hearing sensitivity that affects one's quality of life. Your ears become extremely hypersensitive; even faint sounds can become highly audible and...

Crackling in the Ear: How to Treat and Prevent This Annoying Condition

Crackling in the ear is an uncomfortable sensation or ringing you might hear in your ear. It may indicate various ear conditions like infections,...