Research Notes on Ears and Hearing
Ears function to allow us to detect sounds as well as keep us in balance. Ears are made up of 3 parts, the outer, middle, and inner ears. All three deal with hearing. The inner ear also helps us with our balance. Hearing loss affects 30 to 40 percent of adults over 65, but can affect people at any age, so regular hearing tests are encouraged.
5 Great Resources on Ears and Hearing
- American Academy of Otolaryngology: Common Ear Health Issues
- KidsHealth: Let's Hear It for the Ear!
- PeaceHealth: Ear Problems and Injuries: Ages 12 and Older
- MedicineNet: Diagram of an Ear and Ear Canal
- Cleveland Clinic: Ear Care Tips
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Basic Information about Ears and Hearing
- Wikipedia: Hearing Loss Facts | Ears
- MedlinePlus: What are Hearing Disorders and Deafness
- Revolution Health: How the Ears Hear
- PeaceHealth: Ear Examination | Home Ear Examination
What Are The Symptoms of Problems with Ears and Hearing?
- Family Doctor: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Self-Care Chart
- World Health Organization: Primary Ear and Hearing Care
- WebMD: When to Call a Doctor: Ear Infections | When to Call a Doctor: Hearing Loss
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Hearing Assessment
- FamilyDoctor: Hearing Problems
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Problems with Ears and Hearing?
- eHow: How to Unclog Ears with Ear Candles
- Revolution Health: Hearing Aid Overview
- WebMD: 5 Summertime Tips for Healthy Ears
- Gauladet University: Alerting and Communicating Devices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Assistive Technology for Hearing Impaired Persons
Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Ears and Hearing
- WebMD: Rachel's Story of Hearing Loss and Coclear Implants
- Bionic Ear Blog: Adventures of a Person Who is Deaf
- Ear of my Heart: My Journey Into Deafhood
- Assistance Dogs International Inc.: About Hearing Dogs
- eHow: How to Interact with a Hearing Impaired Person
Foundations and Support Groups on Ears and Hearing
- Hearing Loss Association of America: The Nation's Voice for People with Hearing Loss
- The American Audiotory Society: Ear and Hearing Journal
- American Tinnitus Association: Helping People with Ringing in the Ears
- Meetup: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Meetups | Cochlear Implants Meetups | American Sign Language Meetup
- House Ear Institute: Advancing Hearing Science
- DailyStrength: Ears and Hearing Communities
- Yahoo Groups: Hearing Aids Are Cool!
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Ears and Hearing
- HealthBoards: Ear Forums
- eHealthForum: Ear, Nose and Throat Forum
- MDJunction: Inner Ear Disorders Forum
- DailyStrength: Ears and Hearing Discussions
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ears and Hearing
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Hearing Related Articles
- PubMed Central: Ears and Hearing Articles
- GoogleScholar: Ear and Hearing Related Articles
Clinical Trials on Ears and Hearing
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Ear and Hearing Related Trials
- CenterWatch: Ear and Hearing Related Trials
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- Contributor: Heathersull
- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
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- Last update: Jul. 30, 2008
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