Inner ear

as Central Auditory Processing Disorder((C)APD) happens when there is a dysfunction in the auditory system. The auditory system is essentially how the ears and brain communicate with one another. Griffin (2002) describes it as “a disorder that occurs when the brain cannot process or understand correctly the sounds the ears hear, even though the ears might be functioning properly” (p. 130). There is some debate over what causes APD. There are currently two theories: (1) APD is a neurological…

The present article written by Boothroyd (2007) represents an overview of the components and outcomes Adult aural rehabilitation. The goal of adult aural rehabilitation is to restore a patient’s quality of life that has been seemingly disrupted by their hearing handicap. This restoration can be manifested through managing a patient’s hearing loss through assistive devices and effective counseling (Boothroyd, 2007). Using the World Health Organization (WHO) attempt to quantify the impacts of…

Ear surgery, also called otoplasty, helps to improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. Otoplasty also corrects any defects in the structure of the ear that can be from a birth defect, happen during the body’s development, or from an injury. Ear surgery creates a more natural-looking appearance to the shape of the ear, while improving the balance and proportion of the ears in relationship to the face. Even minor deformities, when reshaped, can have deep-seated, positive bene?ts to…

be able to distinguish the individual sounds and more importantly, the individual superimposed vibrations travelling to the listener, the auditory system, and the architecturally designed environments, have specific methods that allow the listeners ears to hear a reliable impression of what is going on around us, be that musical or simply auditory (Plomp, n.d.). There are factors that can alter the way that sound is heard by the listener in various environments. One main occurrence is…

Of the five senses, hearing is an essential medium, which connects us with one another and our surrounding environment. My personal experience on how important the sense of hearing has influenced my decision in having a career in this field. As an undergraduate student I majored in SLHS, did research with professors and continued on in volunteering in audiology clinics. These experiences had driven me into becoming a hearing screening and further my interest in audiology. Firstly, as a…

Hearing loss in teenagers is up 30 percent from the 1980s and 1990s. While in-ear headphones were first introduced in the 1980s, they didn’t become widely popular until the early 2000s when the iPod came out. “Many experts believe it [increased percent of hearing loss] is due... to the increased use in headphones” (American Osteopathic Association). This is a plausible explanation seeing as music seems to be more available and used more often. Hearing loss due to exposure is a growing concern.…

This is due to the presence of significantly smaller ear canals, excessive production of earwax and higher incidences of otitis media, which is the inflammation and infection of the middle ear, causing the buildup of pressure and a disruption in hearing. Glue ear is also a common occurrence, particularly in children with Down syndrome. Glue ear is caused by the ineffective drainage of the middle ear due to the narrow pathway in the eustachian tubes. The additional fluids prevent…

Hearing loss • Conductive Hearing Loss It is caused by any condition or disease which stop the sound from getting through the middle ear cavity to the inner ear. Also, it can be caused by a damaged ear drum or impacted ear wax. Hearing aid is recommended. • Sensorineural Hearing loss It occurs when damage to the cochlear or the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. Moreover, it can be caused by exposure to loud noise or ageing. Amplification hearing aid is recommended. There are…

It is safe to assume that styles of communication have an effect on who we are and what we become. Every one of us have innate patterns of communicating with others that govern how we operate on a daily basis. These patterns are often exaggerated and more influential when dealing with those we are closest with. For most people this means that our family systems are greatly impacted by how we interact with others. These interactions can take the form of both verbal and nonverbal communication.…

her. Instead of saying “I love you” or something directly, this sentence is much better. This is sensory description. I use many sensory description in that example, “The sound flew in my ear, and it was so soft.” “Flew” is a great sensory description. We can feel that her sound is soft like water flow in to the ear or it like a feather scratching our…