Deafness/Hard of Hearing

Recent Answers

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

2009-10-19 Audiology/Otolaryngology - re: eustacian tinnitus:

Hi Wayne, I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any reassurance that the tinnitus will go away. It may or it may not. I strongly suggest that you return to the ENT and have a complete audiological evaluation

2009-10-17 Audiology/Otolaryngology - hearing loss:

Hi GC, There are so many possible diagnoses...middle ear fluid, eustachian tube dysfunction, nerve damage, fluid build-up in the inner ear, etc. You need to consult an audiologist to have your hearing