Hyperacusis, or sensitive hearing, describes a problem in the way the brain’s central auditory processing center perceives noise, often leading to pain and discomfort.
Hyperacusis (page 3)
Nasal Fractures
A broken nose, or nasal fracture, can significantly alter your appearance. It can also make it much harder to breathe through your nose.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
A “cleft” means a split or separation. A cleft palate refers to the roof of your mouth with or without the lip being split as well.
Asthma
Asthma is a very common condition of the lungs where the passages within the lungs can become narrow and cause noisy breathing and shortness of breath.
Fungal Sinusitis
Fungal sinusitis is a broad term used to describe various situations when fungus might be involved in the cause or symptoms of nasal and sinus inflammation.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) happens when there is damage to tiny hair cells in the cochlear and/or the auditory nerve.
Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around one of the three small bones in the middle ear space called the “stapes.”
Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain
“TMJ” pain is a common occurrence for many people, and it refers to pain or discomfort in the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ).
Sialadenitis
Sialadenitis is inflammation and enlargement of one or more of the salivary (spit) glands. The salivary glands are responsible for producing and storing saliva.
Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction
If the cricopharyngeal muscle (CPM) in your throat malfunctions or is impaired, this can cause you to have difficulty swallowing.
