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otitis externa

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inflammation of the external acoustic meatus

2
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cerumen impaction

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excessive buildup of wax in the ear that often reduces hearing acuity

3
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myringitis

tympanitis

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inflammation of the eardrum

4
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otitis media

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inflammation of the middle ear

5
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aerotitis media

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inflammation of the middle ear from changes in atmospheric pressure

6
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eustachian obstruction

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blockage of the auditory tube usually resulting from infection

7
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otosclerosis

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hardening of the bony tissue in the ear

8
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acoustic neuroma

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benign but life threatening tumor of the vestibular division of the vestibulocochlear nerve that causes vertigo tinnitus and hearing loss

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labyrinthitis

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inflammation of the internal ear usually accompanied by vertigo and deafness

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ménière disease

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disorder of the internal ear resulting from an excessive buildup of endolymph causing episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, and hearing loss; one or both ears can be affected and attacks vary in frequency and intensity

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conductive hearing loss

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hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear or ossicles

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sensorineural hearing loss

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hearing impairment caused by lesions or dysfunction of the cochlea or auditory nerve

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mixed hearing loss

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combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss

14
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presbyacusis

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hearing impairment in old age