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Otosclerosis

Information and resources concerning otosclerosis including: description, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research.

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Information and resources concerning over-the- counter (OTC) hearing aids including: what they are, who can benefit, and where additional resources can be found.

Pendred Syndrome

This fact sheet describes the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Pendred syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes early and progressive hearing loss in children and also may affect the thyroid and the vestibular, or balance system.

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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis or Laryngeal Papillomatosis

Information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research being conducted on a rare disorder affecting the respiratory tract.

Smell Disorders

Information and resources concerning smell disorders including: description, causes, diagnosis, treatment, research, and a description of the sense of smell.