1. Anatomy of an Ear Infection Slideshow Pictures
2. Take the Ear Infection Quiz
3. Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) Slideshow Pictures

Many treatments are available for permanent hearing loss.

• People with conductive hearing loss can have the middle ear reconstructed by an ear, nose, and throat specialist.

• Hearing aids are effective and well tolerated for people with conductive hearing loss.

• People who are profoundly deaf may benefit from a cochlear implant.

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