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Otosclerosis Learning Center

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Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes hearing loss.The cause of otosclerosis is unknown, but there appears to be a heriditary component, meaning it can be passed down through families. In...

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Symptoms
Hearing loss Slow hearing loss that continues to get worseHearing may be better in noisy environments than quiet ar...
Causes
The cause of otosclerosis is unknown, but there appears to be a heriditary component, meaning it can be passed down t...
Tests
A hearing test( audiometry/ audiology) may determine the extent of hearing loss. Temporal-bone CT may be used to dist...
Treatments
Otosclerosis may slowly get worse. The condition may not require treatment until you having severe hearing problems.M...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if hearing loss occurs.Call your health care provider if fever, ear pain, dizziness, o...

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