Nearly 30 million Americans have impaired hearing. For children, the most common cause of hearing loss is otitis media (ear infection). For adults, the most common contributing factors are excessive noise, drugs, toxins, and heredity.

Hearing loss is a medical disorder.

University of Florida ear nose and throat (ENT) physicians can treat conditions such as:

• Otitis media (ear infection)
• Tinnitus (ear noises or buzzing)
• Otosclerosis

In a limited number of patients, hearing loss can be surgically corrected. Hearing aids and rehabilitation can substantially reduce hearing loss in the vast majority of patients who cannot be helped by surgery. Our UF ENT physicians are also trained to counsel parents on how to manage a hearing loss in their child.

Your ears are also responsible for balance. Dysequilibrium is a balance disorder.

Symptoms of dysequilibrium include:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Unsteadiness
• Giddiness

University of Florida ENT physicians are able to provide treatment for different balance disorders such as Meniere's Disease, vertigo and motion sickness.

Information

For more information about the University of Florida Department of Otolaryngology or to make an appointment, please call the Shands HealthCare Consultation Center at 800.749.7424 or 352.265.8000.

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Make an Appointment

To make an appointment or find out more information about ear, nose and throat services offered at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.8000 or toll-free 1.800.749.7424

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