Use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of hearing disorder procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

• Cochlear Implant Patient Information
  Cochlear implants are small devices that can help individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss hear the world around them.
• Cholesteatoma
  A cholesteatoma is a benign growth of skin in an abnormal location such as the middle ear or base of skull. Duke surgeons have extensive experience with management of cholesteatoma and related ear problems.
• Chronic Ear Infections
  Chronic ear infections are a source of pain and frustration for many people. Duke otolaryngologists are experts at treating chronic ear infection in children and adults.
• Conductive Hearing Loss
  Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not transmitted efficiently through the ear canal and mididle ear to the inner ear. Learn how Duke otolaryngologists evaluate and treat this condition.
• Hearing Problems Related to Trauma
  Head trauma can sometimes result in significant hearing loss. Our otolaryngologists are specially trained to treat hearing loss that results from traumatic injury.
• Otosclerosis
  Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle of the ear that causes hearing loss. Treatment may involve either hearing aide use or surgery.
• Sensorineural Hearing Loss
  Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the brain pathways that process sound. Our doctors have expertise and equipment to treat these
• Tympanic Membrane Perforations
  Tympanic membrane perforations can cause infections, hearing loss, or other serious problems. Duke specialists have the expertise and tools needed to treat this condition.