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American Tinnitus Association
The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) exists to cure tinnitus through the development of resources that advance tinnitus research.
The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) exists to cure tinnitus through the development of resources that advance tinnitus research.
Audio boot
An audio boot or audio shoe is an electronic device used by the hard of hearing with hearing aids; hearing aids often come with a special set of metal contacts for audio input.
An audio boot or audio shoe is an electronic device used by the hard of hearing with hearing aids; hearing aids often come with a special set of metal contacts for audio input.
Audiology
Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Audiometer
An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing loss.
An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing loss.
Audiometrist
An Aural Rehabilitation Specialist is a licensed allied health care professional, specializing in the identification and treatment of sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus associated with pres...
An Aural Rehabilitation Specialist is a licensed allied health care professional, specializing in the identification and treatment of sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus associated with pres...
Audiometry
Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability.
Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability.
Auditory brainstem implant
An Auditory Brain Stem Implant (ABI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, due to sensorineural hearing impairment (due t...
An Auditory Brain Stem Implant (ABI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, due to sensorineural hearing impairment (due t...
Auditory brainstem response
The auditory brainstem response is an auditory evoked potential extracted from ongoing electrical activity in the brain and recorded via electrodes placed on the scalp.
The auditory brainstem response is an auditory evoked potential extracted from ongoing electrical activity in the brain and recorded via electrodes placed on the scalp.
Auditory-verbal therapy
Auditory-verbal therapy is a method for teaching deaf children to listen and speak using their residual hearing in addition to the constant use of amplification devices such as hearing aids, FM ...
Auditory-verbal therapy is a method for teaching deaf children to listen and speak using their residual hearing in addition to the constant use of amplification devices such as hearing aids, FM ...
Balance disorder
A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, for example when standing or walking.
A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, for example when standing or walking.
Bilateral vestibulopathy
Bilateral Vestibulopathy results as the culmination of damage done to both inner ears.
Bilateral Vestibulopathy results as the culmination of damage done to both inner ears.
Bing test
The Bing test, was devised by German otologist Albert Bing.
The Bing test, was devised by German otologist Albert Bing.
Bone conduction
Bone conduction is the conduction of sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull.
Bone conduction is the conduction of sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull.
Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises
Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises are exercises described in the 1940s to treat soldiers who had suffered injuries that resulted in balance problems during the war.
Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises are exercises described in the 1940s to treat soldiers who had suffered injuries that resulted in balance problems during the war.
Cochlear amplifier
The cochlear amplifier was first proposed in 1948 by T. Gold.
The cochlear amplifier was first proposed in 1948 by T. Gold.
Cochlear implant
A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.
A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.
Conductive hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane, or middle ear.
Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane, or middle ear.
CROS hearing aid
A contralateral routing of signals hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is used to treat unilateral hearing loss.
A contralateral routing of signals hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is used to treat unilateral hearing loss.
Dizziness
Dizziness refers to an impairment in spatial perception and stability.
Dizziness refers to an impairment in spatial perception and stability.
DizzyFIX
The DizzyFIX is an FDA cleared home medical device available to assist in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and its associated vertigo.
The DizzyFIX is an FDA cleared home medical device available to assist in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and its associated vertigo.
Electric Acoustic Stimulation
Electric Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) is the use of a hearing aid and a cochlear implant together in the same ear.
Electric Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) is the use of a hearing aid and a cochlear implant together in the same ear.
Epley maneuver
The Epley maneuver (or Epley's exercises) is a maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
The Epley maneuver (or Epley's exercises) is a maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
Frequency following response
Frequency following response, also referred to as Frequency Following Potential, is an evoked response generated by continuous presentation of low-frequency tone stimuli.
Frequency following response, also referred to as Frequency Following Potential, is an evoked response generated by continuous presentation of low-frequency tone stimuli.
Head shadow
A head shadow or acoustic shadow is a region of reduced amplitude of a sound because it is obstructed by the head.
A head shadow or acoustic shadow is a region of reduced amplitude of a sound because it is obstructed by the head.
Hearing aid
A hearing aid is an electroacoustic device which typically fits in or behind the wearer's ear, and is designed to amplify and modulate sound for the wearer.
A hearing aid is an electroacoustic device which typically fits in or behind the wearer's ear, and is designed to amplify and modulate sound for the wearer.
Hearing impairment
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes
Hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes is a common occurrence.
Hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes is a common occurrence.
Hearing range
Hearing range usually describes the range of frequencies that can be heard by an animal or human, though it can also refer to the range of levels.
Hearing range usually describes the range of frequencies that can be heard by an animal or human, though it can also refer to the range of levels.
Hearing test
A hearing test provides an evaluation of the sensitivity of a person's sense of hearing and is most often performed by an audiologist using an audiometer.
A hearing test provides an evaluation of the sensitivity of a person's sense of hearing and is most often performed by an audiologist using an audiometer.
Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis (also spelled hyperacousis) is a health condition characterized by an over-sensitivity to certain frequency ranges of sound (a collapsed tolerance to normal environmental sound).
Hyperacusis (also spelled hyperacousis) is a health condition characterized by an over-sensitivity to certain frequency ranges of sound (a collapsed tolerance to normal environmental sound).
Jack Paradise
Jack L. Paradise is a professor emeritus of pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a leading researcher of the placement of tympanostomy tubes in children with persistent ...
Jack L. Paradise is a professor emeritus of pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a leading researcher of the placement of tympanostomy tubes in children with persistent ...
Mastoiditis
Mastoiditis is an infection of mastoid process, the portion of the temporal bone of the skull that is behind the ear which contains open, air-containing spaces.
Mastoiditis is an infection of mastoid process, the portion of the temporal bone of the skull that is behind the ear which contains open, air-containing spaces.
Microtia
Microtia, also called microtia-anotia, is a congenital deformity where the pinna (outer ear) is very small and underdeveloped (microtia) or absent (anotia).
Microtia, also called microtia-anotia, is a congenital deformity where the pinna (outer ear) is very small and underdeveloped (microtia) or absent (anotia).
Minimum audibility curve
Minimum audibility curve is a standardised graph of the threshold of hearing versus frequency for an average human, and is used as the reference level when measuring hearing loss with an audiome...
Minimum audibility curve is a standardised graph of the threshold of hearing versus frequency for an average human, and is used as the reference level when measuring hearing loss with an audiome...
Misophonia
Misophonia, literally “hatred of sound”, is a form of decreased sound tolerance, also known as Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome or 4S.
Misophonia, literally “hatred of sound”, is a form of decreased sound tolerance, also known as Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome or 4S.
Myringotomy
Myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum, so as to relieve pressure caused by the excessive build-up of fluid, or to drain pus.
Myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum, so as to relieve pressure caused by the excessive build-up of fluid, or to drain pus.
Neurotology
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a branch of clinical medicine which studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear.
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a branch of clinical medicine which studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear.
Noise-induced hearing loss
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an increasingly prevalent disorder that results from exposure to high-intensity sound, especially over a long period of time.
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an increasingly prevalent disorder that results from exposure to high-intensity sound, especially over a long period of time.
Nonsyndromic deafness
Nonsyndromic deafness is hearing loss that is not associated with other signs and symptoms.
Nonsyndromic deafness is hearing loss that is not associated with other signs and symptoms.
Occlusion effect
The occlusion effect occurs when an object fills the outer portion of a person's ear canal, and that person perceives "hollow" or "booming" echo-like sounds of their own voice.
The occlusion effect occurs when an object fills the outer portion of a person's ear canal, and that person perceives "hollow" or "booming" echo-like sounds of their own voice.
Otalgia
Otalgia or an earache is ear pain.
Otalgia or an earache is ear pain.
Otoacoustic emission
An otoacoustic emission (OAE) is a sound which is generated from within the inner ear.
An otoacoustic emission (OAE) is a sound which is generated from within the inner ear.
Otology
Otology is a branch of biomedicine which studies normal and pathological anatomy and physiology of the ear as well as its diseases, diagnosis and treatment.
Otology is a branch of biomedicine which studies normal and pathological anatomy and physiology of the ear as well as its diseases, diagnosis and treatment.
Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity is damage to the ear (oto-), specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, by a toxin.
Ototoxicity is damage to the ear (oto-), specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, by a toxin.
Pendred syndrome
Pendred syndrome or Pendred disease is a genetic disorder leading to congenital bilateral (both sides) sensorineural hearing loss and goitre with occasional hypothyroidism (decreased thyro...
Pendred syndrome or Pendred disease is a genetic disorder leading to congenital bilateral (both sides) sensorineural hearing loss and goitre with occasional hypothyroidism (decreased thyro...
Pneumatic otoscopy
The pneumatic otoscope is the standard tool used in diagnosing otitis media.
The pneumatic otoscope is the standard tool used in diagnosing otitis media.
Post-lingual deafness
Post-lingual deafness is a deafness which develops after the acquisition of speech and language, usually after the age of six.
Post-lingual deafness is a deafness which develops after the acquisition of speech and language, usually after the age of six.
Pure tone audiometry
Pure tone audiometry (PTA) is the key hearing test used to identify hearing threshold levels of an individual, enabling determination of the degree, type and configuration of a hearing loss.
Pure tone audiometry (PTA) is the key hearing test used to identify hearing threshold levels of an individual, enabling determination of the degree, type and configuration of a hearing loss.
ReSound
GN ReSound (NYSE: GN.CO) is one of the World’s largest providers of hearing aids and diagnostic audiological instrumentation, represented in more than 80 countries.
GN ReSound (NYSE: GN.CO) is one of the World’s largest providers of hearing aids and diagnostic audiological instrumentation, represented in more than 80 countries.
Rinne test
The Rinne test is a hearing test.
The Rinne test is a hearing test.
Romberg's test
Romberg's test or the Romberg maneuver is a test used by doctors in a neurological examination, and also as a test for drunken driving.
Romberg's test or the Romberg maneuver is a test used by doctors in a neurological examination, and also as a test for drunken driving.
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (RNTNEH) is a hospital located on the Gray's Inn Road, London in the United Kingdom.
The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (RNTNEH) is a hospital located on the Gray's Inn Road, London in the United Kingdom.
Rudolf Goldschmidt
Rudolf Goldschmidt was a German engineer and inventor.
Rudolf Goldschmidt was a German engineer and inventor.
Samuel Theobald
Samuel Theobald (November 12, 1846 – December 30, 1930) was a clinical professor of ophthalmology and otology at Johns Hopkins University Medical School.
Samuel Theobald (November 12, 1846 – December 30, 1930) was a clinical professor of ophthalmology and otology at Johns Hopkins University Medical School.
Sensorineural hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss is a type of hearing loss in which the root cause lies in the vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial nerve VIII), the inner ear, or central processing centers of the brain.
Sensorineural hearing loss is a type of hearing loss in which the root cause lies in the vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial nerve VIII), the inner ear, or central processing centers of the brain.
Superior canal dehiscence
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a rare medical condition of the inner ear, first described in 1998 by Dr. Lloyd B. Minor of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, leading to hear...
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a rare medical condition of the inner ear, first described in 1998 by Dr. Lloyd B. Minor of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, leading to hear...
Tinnitus
Tinnitus ( or ; from the Latin word tinnītus meaning "ringing") is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound.
Tinnitus ( or ; from the Latin word tinnītus meaning "ringing") is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound.
Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus maskers are a broad range of devices which are used to add natural or artificial sound into a tinnitus sufferer's environment in order to suppress or mask the perceived ringing.
Tinnitus maskers are a broad range of devices which are used to add natural or artificial sound into a tinnitus sufferer's environment in order to suppress or mask the perceived ringing.
Tinnitus retraining therapy
Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a form of habituation therapy designed to help people who suffer from tinnitus (ringing ears).
Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a form of habituation therapy designed to help people who suffer from tinnitus (ringing ears).
Tullio phenomenon
Tullio phenomenon, sound-induced vertigo, dizziness, nausea and/or eye movement (nystagmus) was first described in 1929 by the Italian biologist Prof.
Tullio phenomenon, sound-induced vertigo, dizziness, nausea and/or eye movement (nystagmus) was first described in 1929 by the Italian biologist Prof.
Tympanometry
Tympanometry is an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum and the conduction bones by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.
Tympanometry is an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum and the conduction bones by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.
Unilateral hearing loss
Unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness is a type of hearing impairment where there is normal hearing in one ear and impaired hearing in the other ear.
Unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness is a type of hearing impairment where there is normal hearing in one ear and impaired hearing in the other ear.
Unterberger test
The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology.
The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology.
Usher syndrome
Usher syndrome (sometimes referred to as "Usher's syndrome") is a relatively rare genetic disorder that is a leading cause of deafblindness and that is associated with a mutation in any on...
Usher syndrome (sometimes referred to as "Usher's syndrome") is a relatively rare genetic disorder that is a leading cause of deafblindness and that is associated with a mutation in any on...
Verve Steinway Edition
The hearing aids, named The Verve Steinway Edition by the Swiss hearing technology group Phonak, are extremely small and are available in high gloss piano black or high gloss piano white and car...
The hearing aids, named The Verve Steinway Edition by the Swiss hearing technology group Phonak, are extremely small and are available in high gloss piano black or high gloss piano white and car...
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential
The vestibular evoked myogenic potential or VsEP is a neurophysiological assessment technique used to determine the function of the otolithic organs (utricle and saccule) of the inner ear.
The vestibular evoked myogenic potential or VsEP is a neurophysiological assessment technique used to determine the function of the otolithic organs (utricle and saccule) of the inner ear.
Vestibular hyperacusis
Vestibular hyperacusis is a mix-up between the brain and the sense of hearing.
Vestibular hyperacusis is a mix-up between the brain and the sense of hearing.
Videonystagmography
Videonystagmography (VNG) is a technology for testing inner ear and central motor functions, a process known as vestibular assessment.
Videonystagmography (VNG) is a technology for testing inner ear and central motor functions, a process known as vestibular assessment.
Weber test
The Weber test is a quick screening test for hearing.
The Weber test is a quick screening test for hearing.
Ádám Politzer
Adam Politzer (Politzer Ádám; October 1, 1835, Albertirsa, Pest, Hungary, – August 10, 1920, in Vienna) was a Hungarian and Austrian physician and one of the pioneers and founders of otology.
Adam Politzer (Politzer Ádám; October 1, 1835, Albertirsa, Pest, Hungary, – August 10, 1920, in Vienna) was a Hungarian and Austrian physician and one of the pioneers and founders of otology.