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  • Deafness is a fact of life for many and many people overcome it and live happy lives, but it should be seen as a disability that if possible, should be eradicated.

    Thoughts: Having a Deaf Child - On Purpose Code Monkey 2008

  • Deafness is a fact of life for many and many people overcome it and live happy lives, but it should be seen as a disability that if possible, should be eradicated.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Code Monkey 2008

  • Deafness is often caused by the loss of tiny filaments called hair cells in the inner ear.

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

  • Cigarette smoke, inhaled through a child's nose, can trigger the same kind of irritation and swelling, said Dr. Gordon Hughes of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

    Dramatic drop in kids' ear infections 2011

  • Look for the Zeliska in some upcoming action/adventure movie -- "Indiana Jones and the Fortress of Deafness," perhaps, or "The Bells of St. Mary's Won't Quit Ringing."

    And Now, A Really Manly Handgun 2009

  • Deafness is often caused by the loss of tiny filaments called hair cells in the inner ear.

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

  • Cigarette smoke, inhaled through a child's nose, can trigger the same kind of irritation and swelling, said Dr. Gordon Hughes of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

    Dramatic drop in kids' ear infections 2011

  • The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders www. nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/stutter. asp

    Where to Get More Information About Stuttering 2010

  • This is an incredibly common condition, but only about 20% of those affected seek help, says Daniel Sklare, a program director at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

    Hearing loss 'incredibly common' as Boomers grow older 2011

  • The UK Council on Deafness co-ordinates the week and Hearing Dogs is one of the larger charities involved.

    Leading questions: Ian Ford, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 2011

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