Genetic Deafness
Deafness that is present at birth is called congenital deafness. Most cases of congenital deafness have a genetic cause. In addition to hereditary genetics, the genes may mutate and cause a syndrome...
View ArticleOtotoxicity: Ear Poisoning
Ototoxicity is sometimes called ear poisoning. Ototoxicity is caused by chemicals or medications that damage the inner ear. The damage caused by ototoxicity is usually to the cochlea or auditory nerve,...
View ArticleHow Do You Become Deaf?
How do you become deaf? There are many possible causes of deafness. Some people are born deaf due to heredity, exposure to disease during the pregnancy, birth defect affecting the formation of the ear,...
View ArticleDeafness From Trauma
Deafness from trauma can occur if the trauma injures the ear. Blows to the head, blows to the ear, or a perforated eardrum can cause deafness or hearing loss by impairing the ear’s ability to function....
View ArticleDeafness From Diseases
Disease is one possible cause of hearing loss or deafness. Deafness from diseases can be due to an infection or disease that affects the structural integrity of the ear. The diseases that can cause...
View ArticleNoise-Induced Deafness
Noise-Induced deafness is deafness that is caused by exposure to noise. Exposure to noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Tinnitus may also occur due to loud noise. Tinnitus is...
View ArticleAge-related Deafness
Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis. Presbycusis is a common condition. Age-related hearing loss is usually a gradual decrease in the ability to hear. The hearing loss may start as a...
View ArticleDeaf Culture Facts
Many hearing people have ideas about what it is like to be deaf. Hearing people may think it is only about not being able to hear. However, few hearing people realize that there is a deaf culture that...
View ArticleHistory Of Deaf Culture
The history of deaf culture in America includes the development of American Sign Language and the establishment of the schools for the deaf. The technological advances designed to assist people with...
View ArticleAmerican Deaf Culture
A culture is often defined by its location, language, common beliefs, activities, and art. American deaf culture includes the common attitudes and social activities of members of the deaf culture....
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