Your hearing

Gradual deterioration of the ear means that for most people, deafness is an unwelcome feature of later life. This section explains how your ears work and what can go wrong with them. It also provides information and advice on a wide range of hearing re
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Diagram of the inner ear

How we hear

How the ear works

Man using a megaphone to shout in a woman's ear

Risks to your hearing

How noise and genetic factors affect your hearing

A doctor in discussion with a patient

Treatment options

How hearing problems are treated

Two boys whispering

Did you know?

Statistics about your hearing - and a glossary of terms

Dr Jonathan Gale looking through a microscope

Research

Update on the latest hearing research, including our current projects

Trouble with your ears leaflet

Publications

Leaflets & factsheets about hearing

A research conference

News

The latest news related to hearing

 
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