Hearing loss

Hearing loss is usually permanent, but you can protect your hearing by avoiding loud noise. Know the symptoms, when to get tested and what you can do to help prevent hearing loss.

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Deafness

Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.

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Hearing test

Hearing tests can detect and measure the severity of hearing loss. Find out who needs a hearing test, what types of hearing tests can be done and how to get a hearing test.

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Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is an inherited condition that affects the middle ear and is a common cause of deafness. Find out about the 2 ways to treat otosclerosis.

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Tinnitus

If you have ringing or other strange noises in your ears, you may have tinnitus. Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments of tinnitus.

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Cochlear implant

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.

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Stapedectomy

Otosclerosis can cause the stapes bone to lock in place, causing conductive hearing loss. A stapedectomy can improve your hearing without the need for a hearing aid.

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Hearing aids

A hearing aid is a small electronic device to help people hear better. Learn more about the different types of hearing aids and where and how to get hearing aids.

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Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.

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Glue ear

Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) develops when fluid builds up inside your middle ear. Learn about its causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Ears

Ears play a crucial role in hearing and balance. Learn about the outer, middle, and inner ear, common ear problems, and when to seek medical help.

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Acoustic neuroma

An acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma is a benign tumour that grows in your brain. It can affect your hearing, balance and other functions.

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Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the balancing centre in your inner ear. Find out how it may come about, its symptoms and the treatment options.

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Ear wax

Ear wax (cerumen) is produced by tiny glands in the ear canal and helps keep the ears clean. Find out how to treat a build-up of ear wax.

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Speech development in children

Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.

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Assistance dog

Assistance or service dogs are trained to help people living with disability. Find out more about assistance dogs, their training and NDIS funding on this page.

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Nose cancer (paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer)

Nose cancer develops in cells within the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Learn more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Mumps

Mumps is a contagious viral infection, which can cause facial swelling. Find out more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of mumps.

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Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis is a manageable genetic condition characterised by benign tumours. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Surgery for cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is a sac of dead skin cells that forms in your middle ear, which can damage your ear and cause complications. Surgery is the only cure.

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7 ways pets improve your health

Pets boost mental health, improve our self-esteem and provide us with a sense of purpose. Find out how an animal can help enrich your wellbeing.

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Chiari malformation

Chiari (or Arnold-Chiari) malformation occurs when part of the brain pushes into your spinal canal. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments here.

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Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a group of disorders and is caused by inflammation of blood vessels. Read more about vasculitis types, symptoms and treatment options.

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Dwarfism

Dwarfism refers to people of short stature. Most people with dwarfism lead relatively long and healthy lives. Find out more about dwarfism here.

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Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments here.

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Vertigo

Vertigo is a feeling of spinning or falling when your body is not actually moving. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for vertigo.

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Noonan syndrome

Children with Noonan syndrome may have unusual facial features, heart and growth problems. With therapy, most will go on to lead normal lives.

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Erectile dysfunction medicines

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) medicines help males get and keep erections. Learn how they work, when to take them, and about side effects.

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a dangerous infection. It is rare in Australia, due to routine vaccination of babies. Learn about Hib symptoms.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and dementia

Dementia is the same condition for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as for everyone else. Learn about the first signs of dementia.

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