Deafness/Hard of Hearing

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2009-11-15 Audiology/Otolaryngology - Sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, distortion:

Saranne, The fact that sounds are now uncomfortably loud does sound a lot like recruitment. Auditory recruitment is the condition where hearing is abnormally sensitive to changes in the intensity of

2009-11-13 Audiology/Otolaryngology - Tinnitus:

The "feeling full and fluttering" sounds possibly like eustachian tube dysfunction. Have a look at this answer: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Audiology-Otolaryngology-963/Fluttering-sensation-ear .

2009-11-07 Living With Disabilities - Is Cleft Palate disability?:

To be honest if you were standing in front of me I would knock that chip of your shoulder! It is obvious that we come from two different perspectives. I had difficulty speaking into my teen years. It

2009-11-07 Living With Disabilities - Is Cleft Palate disability?:

I have the same situation. If I think the person isn't listen I tell them to. You need to be assertive in what you do. If your cleft doesn't affect your ability to work it is a hindrance not a disability

2009-11-06 Living With Disabilities - Is Cleft Palate disability?:

This is a doubled edged sword. Cleft palate in and of itself is not a disability per se. It becomes a disability if it impairs your ability to communicate. A doctor can certify that you have a cleft palate