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  • Ears, Nose, Throat/Speech & Hearing for Parents


    Get info on health problems that can affect the ears, nose, or throat.

  • Ear Anomalies for Parents


    An ear anomaly is when the size or shape of the outer, middle, or inner ear is different than usual. It can change how the ear looks and how a child hears.

  • Ear Injuries for Parents


    Ear injuries not only can affect a child's hearing, but sense of balance too. That's because our ears also help keep us steady on our feet.

  • A to Z: Hearing Loss, Conductive for Parents


    Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the outer ear and middle ear.

  • What's Hearing Loss? for Kids


    Hearing loss happens when there is a problem with the ear, nerves connected to the ear, or the part of the brain that controls hearing. Someone who has hearing loss may be able to hear some sounds or nothing at all. To learn more, read this article for kids.

  • Ear Canal Stenosis for Parents


    Ear canal stenosis is a narrow ear canal. If it leads to hearing loss or other problems, surgery can help.

  • Aural Atresia for Parents


    Aural atresia is a condition that happens before birth in which a baby’s ear canal doesn’t form. It causes hearing loss, but treatments can help most children hear better.

  • Ears for Parents


    Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.

  • How Do the Ears Work? (Video) for Parents


    The ears gather sounds from our environment and turn them into messages for the brain to decode. Learn more in this video about the ears.

  • Hearing Loss for Parents


    Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.