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The extent of noise-related damage to your hearing depends on three factors: decibel level, distance, and time. Learn how loud noises can put children’s hearing at risk over time. 

Many enjoyable sounds that we hear every day are at safe levels that won’t damage our hearing. However, sounds can be harmful when they are too loud—even for a short time—or when they are long-lasting, even if they are not quite as loud.

La extensión del daño en la audición relacionada con el ruido depende de tres factores: el nivel de decibelios, la distancia y el tiempo.

Some people may think a farm is a quiet place, but if you live or work on one, you know that isn’t always the case.

People with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and may even experience pain while swallowing (odynophagia).

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most of us as we grow older. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), commonly known as sudden deafness, occurs as an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing—usually in one ear—either at once or over several days. It should be considered a medical emergency. Anyone who experiences SSHL should visit a doctor immediately.

Los acueductos vestibulares son conductos estrechos de huesos que van desde el oído interno hasta muy adentro del interior del cráneo

El síndrome de Pendred es un trastorno genético que causa la pérdida de audición temprana en los niños. También puede afectar la glándula tiroides y a veces crea problemas de equilibrio.

Algunos bebés nacen con problemas de audición. Otros nacen con la audición normal y comienzan a tener problemas de audición mientras crecen.