Ears, Nose, Throat/Speech & Hearing

• Hearing Aids

  Hearing aids are the main treatment for a type of hearing loss called sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). They work by making sounds louder.

• Hearing Loss

  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.

• Hearing Loss Factsheet (for Schools)

  What teachers should know about hearing impairments, and how to help students who have one succeed in school.

• Hearing Tests

  Hearing problems can be overcome if they’re caught early, so it’s important to get your child’s hearing screened early and checked regularly.

• Hoarseness

  Misuse of the vocal cords — caused by such things as repetitive screaming, yelling, or using the voice in an unnatural way — can lead to a hoarse voice. Learn how to get the voice back into perfect pitch.

• How to Give Your Child Ear Drops

  Tips for parents on getting drops into a child’s ear.

• Hyperacusis

  Hyperacusis is when everyday sounds seem way too loud and uncomfortable. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition.

• Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

  A juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a growth in the area behind the nose. They’re benign but can damage nerves and bones and block ear and sinus drainage. Almost all JNAs are in teenage boys.

• Laryngomalacia

  Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in infants.

• Microtia

  Microtia is when the outside part of the ear smaller than normal and, sometimes, misshapen. Children with microtia usually have normal hearing. If needed, treatments can reshape the ear.