Has Your Baby's Hearing Been Screened?
Written especially for parents, this fact sheet describes the who, what, when, where, and why's for early hearing screening.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
Hearing Aids
This page presents general information about hearing aids for adults, parents and caregivers along with related hearing impairment information. Includes a guide that answers your questions about heari... Details >
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
Hearing Aids (NIDCD)
Answers to your questions about hearing aids including how hearing aids help, how they work, what to look for when purchasing a hearing aid, and how to take care of your hearing aid.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
Hearing Loss
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If you have trouble hearing, there is help. Start by seeing your doctor. Depending on the type and extent of your hearing loss, there are many treatment choices that may help. Hearing loss does not ha... Details >
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Hearing Loss and Older Adults
This fact sheets offers a checklist for hearing loss to help users determine if they should see a doctor.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
Hearing Problems Flowchart
This flow chart is designed to help direct you if hearing loss is a problem for you or a family member. You can check your symptoms to decide on self-care or getting professional help.... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
National Campaign for Hearing Health
The National Campaign for Hearing Health is committed to putting hearing health on the national agenda. The Campaign is working to raise awareness of hearing issues, improve options for those living ... Details >
Deafness Research Foundation |
Newly-Discovered Genetic Mutation Responsible for Hearing Loss in Children
Scientists supported by NIDCD have identified a mutation in a gene called otoferlin that is believed to cause a form of hearing loss called non-syndromic recessive auditory neuropathy (NSRAN.) ... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
An online fact sheet for consumers that details how exposure to impulse and continuous noise can contribute to hearing loss -- temporary and permanent.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
Presbycusis
This fact sheet describes presbycusis and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
