Dear Reader,

If you struggle with hearing loss and balance issues, you're not alone; nearly 500 million people around the world also suffer. Hearing impairment can chip away at your self-confidence, affect how well you communicate, and make life less enjoyable. And problems with balance and chronic dizziness can affect every aspect of daily life and put you at risk of injury.

Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance is here to help. You will learn from a leading Mayo Clinic audiologist the causes of hearing loss and balance issues, how these conditions can be prevented, and how you can improve your quality of life.

Here are a few examples of what is covered in this book:

Hearing, balance and overall health
Tinnitus and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Concerns with the outer ear and middle ear
Hearing aids and cochlear implants
Kids and hearing health
Getting hearing and balance exams
Exercises to help you assess your balance and improve it

Don't give up or wait for symptoms to worsen. With Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance , you can take back control of your life and move past your common hearing and balance issues.