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Otosclerosis: What You Need to Know About Abnormal Bone Growth in the Middle Ear

Otosclerosis: What You Need to Know About Abnormal Bone Growth in the Middle Ear

Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth around the stapes. It leads to progressive conductive hearing loss, especially in low tones, but can be effectively treated with hearing aids or surgery.

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