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OUTER
EAR. Loudness of sound is increased as it
travels down the ear canal to the eardrum. You will want to watch for wax build-up,
which occurs more frequently when hearing aids are worn.
MIDDLE
EAR. This is an air filled space which contains
the smallest bones in the body. These little bones (ossicles) transmit sound
to the cochlea. When you have a cold and your ears feel "stuffy,"
the air pressure in your middle ears has changed. Sometimes fluid develops,
so be sure your child is seen by his audiologist or medical doctor after a cold.
INNER
EAR. The cochlea (sense organ for sound) and
semicircular canals (sense organ for ballance) are fluid filled organs. The
VIII Cranial Nerve connects to the cochlea and transmits sound to the brain.
Your child's hearing loss might be sensory (located in the cochlea) or neural
(located in the nerve). Special tests will provide this information.
If you have any questions, please Ask Our Audiologist. |
