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Your Hearing
Gradual deteriation 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 related problems and remedies
How we hear
Hearing is a complex process, dependent on the ear and the brain. Learn about how these combine to allow us to hear.
Looking after your hearing
Your hearing system is delicate, and easily damaged. There are measures we can take to help protect our hearing.
Main types of hearing loss
Most hearing loss is caused by problems in the inner or middle ear.
Other ear and hearing problems
This section of the website includes information on other types of hearing loss.
Diagnosis and treatment
Early detection of hearing loss is vital, so don't wait years before seeing your doctor.
For parents
Learn about the risks to your child's hearing, how to detect hearing problems in children, and find out about the action you can
Tinnitus
Learn about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus. Find out about our research into curing tinnitus.
