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Acoustic Neuromas: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, the information on this DVD will give you a basic understanding of what the tumor is. The usual symptoms produced by the tumor will be explained and the possible long term consequences of having the tumor will be discussed in terms that you can understand. The steps involved in diagnosis are discussed. The treatment options that are available will be reviewed as will the risks and complications related to those possible treatment options.

Allergies: In this DVD, allergy sufferers are provided with a general overview of what produces allergy symptoms and how the reactions occur. The effects that allergy symptoms have on many other illnesses are reviewed for the allergy sufferer. Diagnosis and treatment options will be reviewed for the patient.

Cochlear Implants: If you or someone you know has severe nerve deafness in one or both ears, then you or they may be a candidate for a cochlear implant. These devices may restore useful hearing to profoundly hard of hearing or deaf people. This DVD provides general information on how the implants work. The benefits and possible risks are reviewed.

Dizziness:If you or someone you know is suffering from dizziness, this enlightening DVD describes the balance system in simple terms so that a person may better understand the causes and possible recommended evaluation and treatment for their condition. Common types of dizziness are explained in easily understood words. The history is especially important if your doctor is to understand your problem. The evaluation and possible special testing which may be required to evaluate your condition are reviewed.

Middle Ear Ventilating Tubes: Many children and some adults suffer from frequent and/or persistent ear infections or have middle ear fluid which will not respond to medical treatment. Middle ear ventilating tubes are the most common treatment of these conditions when they do not clear with medication. The causes of these problems are discussed in this informative DVD. The medical evaluation and testing are discussed. The minor surgical procedure for placing the tubes in the ears is reviewed in this film as are the follow-up care and precautions.

Sinus Headaches and Migraines: Learn what your doctor may not know to tell you about your “sinus headaches”. This is a poorly understood illness by many physicians. In this very informative film, you will find out why your “sinus headaches” probably aren’t. You will learn what you may be doing that is actually causing your pain. Learn what you can do to possibly prevent your head pain and pressure. You will also learn what evaluation may sometimes need to be done to determine the cause of your headaches and rule out serious causes. Pain relief may be much simpler than you can imagine.

Hearing Aids:The up to date information in this DVD will be useful for people who are considering the use of hearing aids for hearing loss or who have hearing aids but may not be using them. The need for learning to get used to wearing hearing aids is reviewed and some hints about the use of hearing aids are provided. Also, some information is provided to help the hearing aid purchaser make informed decisions about what they should be paying for their hearing aid.

Meniere’s Syndrome: If you suffer from the attacks of vertigo associated with Meniere’s Syndrome then this DVD will be very helpful. It explains the underlying triggers for the attacks and will help you understand the dietary and life style changes that you can make to improve your situation. The evaluation and testing to determine the possible causes are outlined. A general description of the medical and surgical treatments for Meniere’s Syndrome are covered in this film.

Nerve Deafness: This well organized and informative DVD will help you understand nerve deafness, its causes and possible treatment to help you cope with your hearing loss. Nerve deafness is distinguished from other forms of hearing loss. Information in this DVD will help family and friends understand the things that they can do to help the person with nerve deafness better communicate with those around them. The testing necessary to determine the nature of your hearing loss is discussed.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery:If you have chronic paranasal sinus infections as diagnosed by CT scanning of the paranasal sinuses, endoscopic sinus surgery may be advised. This advanced form of sinus surgery uses modern equipment to more completely and safely treat your chronic sinus disease when that disease does not respond to medical management. This informative DVD also discusses some of the causes of chronic sinus disease and their treatment, prior to the recommendation for surgery.

Tinnitus: If you suffer noises in your head or ears such as ringing or roaring you have tinnitus. In this DVD, the tinnitus sufferer is provided with information about causes and associated findings to help them to better understand their problem. The forms of evaluation and testing that are done to rule out serious problems which may cause tinnitus are discussed. In addition, possible forms of coping with and treatment of tinnitus are discussed.

Otosclerosis:If you or members of you family have otosclerosis, this film will help you understand the cause of otosclerosis and help you understand the tests used in evaluation.  Surgical and non surgical treatments are explained and the potential risks and possible complications of the surgery are explained.Your treatment options will be outlined.