Hearing Loss can happen to any person due to many factors like hereditary, infections or can occur suddenly due to causes like accidents or could be an aging process. All over the world millions of people are facing hearing problems. There are two major types of hearing loss: Conductive Hearing Loss and Sensorineural Hearing loss The Ear is an incredibly sophisticated and complex structure. A disease of the outer and middle part of the ear causes Conductive Hearing Loss. There are tiny sensory cells called the “Hair cells” in the inner ear that converts the sound waves into audible sounds, which are then understood, by the brain. read more

Every year, thousands of people develop problems with their sense of smell. In fact, more than 200,000 people visit a physician each year for help with smell disorders or related problems. If you experience a problem with your sense of smell, call your doctor. This fact sheet explains smell and smell disorders. Many people who have smell disorders also notice problems with their sense of taste. If you would like more information about your sense of taste, the fact sheet Taste Disorders may answer some of your questions.read more

Every year, thousands of people develop problems with their sense of smell. In fact, more than 200,000 people visit a physician each year for help with smell disorders or related problems. If you experience a problem with your sense of smell, call your doctor. This fact sheet explains smell and smell disorders. Many people who have smell disorders also notice problems with their sense of taste. If you would like more information about your sense of taste, the fact sheet Taste Disorders may answer some of your questions.