Hearing Loss, Third Edition,

Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of this text furnishes basic information about the anatomy and physiology of the ear, testing of hearing, and treatment of ear disorders - integrating concepts in otology, audiology, and related fields in language accessible to all disciplines.;Maintaining the features that made the previous editions so popular, this practical reference: provides new information on brain stem evoked response audiometry and acoustic emission hearing tests; addresses the latest developments in hearing aid amplification and cochlear implants; presents a new chapter that considers the problem of tinnitus; offers a new chapter on dizziness, detailing the associated balance disorders and modern techniques of evaluation, including posturography; and contains a new chapter on facial paralysis.;Illustrating important principles with case reports, this third edition is an essential reference for audiologists, otolaryngologists, otologists, residents, nurses, audiometric technicians, and attorneys, as well as a valuable text for graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.