There are several hearing tests to determine hearing impairment. These tests depend on the age of the individual and other factors, and the right one will be determined by a professional audiologist.  The different hearing tests are: Pure-tone testing Speech testing Tests of the middle…

Hearing loss has no age limit. Deafness or hearing impairment may result because of genetics, complications at birth, certain contagious diseases, chronic ear infections, usage of drugs, exposure to excessive noise, or aging. Hearing impairment can create a massive impact on a person's life, both…

Ear infection originates when sections of the ear behind the eardrum, or the "middle year" is affected by a bacterial or viral disease. The situation can be challenging and uncomfortable because of the fluid building up in the ear and inflammation. Acute ear infections cause…

Deafness or hearing impairment may occur from genetic causes, complications at birth, specific infectious diseases, chronic ear infections, usage of particular drugs, exposure to excessive noise, or aging. According to WHO (World Health Organization), 360 million people across the globe have disabling hearing loss, and…