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title: Communication Matters | Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Blog | Ear Anatomy
description: Ear Anatomy | Our vision is a community where every individual communicates effectively.
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- CHSC Services & Programs 
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- CHSC Services & Programs 
    - Speech-Language & Literacy 
          - [Services for Adults](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-services-for-adults/)
          - [Services for Children](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-literacy-services-for-children/)
          - [Contract Services](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/community-contract-services-speech-language-literacy/)
          - [Project ELLA](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/project-ella/)
    - Hearing Services 
          - [Hearing Evaluations and Testing](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-evaluations-and-testing/)
          - [Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Services](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-aids-other-hearing-services/)
          - [Early Intervention Service](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/early-intervention-service/)
    - Language Interpreting 
          - [Language Interpreting Options](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting-services/)
          - [American Sign Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting/)
          - [Spoken Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/spoken-language-interpreting/)
          - [Book an American Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/)
- Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 
    - [Welcome to CCDHH](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/welcome-to-ccdhh/)
    - [Vocational Rehabilitation Services](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/vocational-rehabilitation-services/)
    - [Support Services and Advocacy](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/support-services-and-advocacy/)
    - [Ohio Clinician Mental Health Training](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/ohio-clinician-mental-health-training/)
    - [American Sign Language (ASL) Classes](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/american-sign-language-asl-classes/)
- Locations 
    - [University Circle](https://www.chsc.org/contact/main-center-university-circle-location)
    - [Broadview Heights](https://www.chsc.org/contact/broadview-heights-location)
    - [Lyndhurst](https://www.chsc.org/contact/lyndhurst-location)
    - [Westlake](https://www.chsc.org/contact/westlake-location)
    - [Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing](https://www.chsc.org/contact/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing)
- Giving Back 
    - [Ways to Give](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/)
    - [Corporate Philanthropy](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/corporate-philanthropy/)
    - [Fundraising & Events](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/fundraising-events/)
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    - [CHSC Staff](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-staff/)
    - [Join the CHSC Team](https://www.chsc.org/about/careers/)
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    - [News & Events](https://www.chsc.org/about/events-calendar/)
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    - [Community Partners](https://www.chsc.org/about/community-partners/)
    - [Our History](https://www.chsc.org/about/our-history/)
- [Ask CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/ask-chsc/)

# Communication Matters

## [Tinnitus and COVID-19](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/tinnitus-and-covid-19)

[Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on  March 03, 2021

[![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/Hearing%20Loss.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/tinnitus-and-covid-19)

It is estimated that around 15% of Americans experience tinnitus. Tinnitus is described differently by different people. It has been described as a ringing, chirping, rushing air “whooshing” noise, hissing, or whining sound. No matter the description, it is a sound perceived in the head or ears without a true external environmental cause of sound being present. Often, people downplay tinnitus and consider it a mild inconvenience. Others are impacted much more seriously. If you only experience mild symptoms from time to time, you may learn to live with it. But if your tinnitus affects you on a daily basis, it can have an impact on your quality of life. 

[Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/tinnitus-and-covid-19)

 Tags: [Hearing Aid](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid), [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing Aids](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), [Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["tinnitus"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/tinnitus), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears), [earplugs](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/earplugs), [Ear Pain](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-pain), [Ear Anatomy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-anatomy), [Cochlear Implants](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/cochlear-implants), [Ear Wax](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-wax)

## [Ear Wax – Cleaning, Removal, and Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/ear-wax-cleaning-removal-and-hearing-loss)

[Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on  March 03, 2021

[![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/audiologist.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/ear-wax-cleaning-removal-and-hearing-loss)

Earwax or cerumen (from the Latin word "cera” meaning wax) is a normal, natural, necessary substance produced by [the human ear.](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-hearing-works) It is a sticky golden-colored substance produced by the outer cartilaginous third of the ear canal and it contains naturally occurring proteins that inhibit fungal and bacterial growth and keeps the sensitive skin of the ear canal lubricated and healthy. Earwax also helps trap dust and dirt and other foreign objects from entering the ear. 

[Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/ear-wax-cleaning-removal-and-hearing-loss)

 Tags: [Hearing Aid](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid), [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing Aids](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), [Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["tinnitus"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/tinnitus), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears), [earplugs](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/earplugs), [Ear Pain](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-pain), [Ear Anatomy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-anatomy), [Ear Wax](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-wax)

## [Barotrauma: Ear Pain During Airplane Flights](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/barotrauma-ear-pain-during-airplane-flights)

[Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on  December 12, 2019

[![iStock-519002912](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/iStock-519002912.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/barotrauma-ear-pain-during-airplane-flights)

Barotrauma is the term used to describe the discomfort or injury caused by increased air pressure during airplane flights (or increased water pressure when scuba diving).

[Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/barotrauma-ear-pain-during-airplane-flights)

 Tags: [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears), [Ear Pain](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-pain), [Ear Anatomy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-anatomy)

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- [Language (74)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language)
- [Hearing (54)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing)
- [talking (47)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking)
- [Hearing Loss (43)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss)
- [Audiology (41)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology)
- [Learning (34)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning)
- [Hard of Hearing (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing)
- [Hearing Aids (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids)
- [Support (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support)
- [Voice (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice)
- [toddler (31)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler)
- [Hearing Aid (28)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid)
- [Stroke (19)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stroke)
- [Hearing Loss Prevention (17)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention)
- [Caregiving (16)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/caregiving)
- [literacy (16)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/literacy)
- [Brain Injury (15)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/brain-injury)
- [Deaf (15)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/deaf)
- [Speech therapy (15)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech-therapy)
- [reading (14)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading)
- [Stuttering (13)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering)
- [Teens (13)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens)
- ["ears" (11)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears)
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- [ASL (10)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/asl)
- [American Sign Language (10)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/american-sign-language)
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- [Bridgid M. Whitford Au.D, CCC-A (25)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/bridgid-m-whitford-au-d-ccc-a)
- [Sharon Dundee (21)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee)
- [Michelle Foye, MA CCC-SLP (13)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-foye-ma-ccc-slp)
- [Alicia Verhovitz, M.A., CCC-SLP (10)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/alicia-verhovitz-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP (9)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/megan-ahlman-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Lauren Masuga, M.A., CCC-SLP (5)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/lauren-masuga-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Linda Lange, Assistant Director of Speech Language & Learning Services (4)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/linda-lange-assistant-director-of-speech-language-learning-services)
- [Akilah Porter, Marketing Coordinator (4)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter-marketing-coordinator)
- [Tracy Biller, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist; Adult Services Coordinator (4)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/tracy-biller-m-a-ccc-slp-speech-language-pathologist-adult-services-coordinator)
- [Akilah Porter (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter)
- [Rachel Lester, BS, Audiology Intern (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rachel-lester-bs-audiology-intern)
- [Rebecca Mental, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Director of Speech, Language, and Learning Services (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rebecca-mental-ph.d.-ccc-slp-director-of-speech-language-and-learning-services)
- [Jennell C. Vick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jennell-c.-vick-ph.d.-ccc-slp)
- [Stephanie Vondra, M.A., CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/stephanie-vondra-m.a.-ccc-slp)
- [Michelle Foye, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of Speech Language & Learning Services (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-foye-m-a-ccc-slp-director-of-speech-language-learning-services)
- [Kacey Riga, M.A., CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/kacey-riga-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Chana Feinstein, M.A., CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/chana-feinstein-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Michelle Kurfiss M.A. CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-kurfiss-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Casey Ring, CCDHH Learning Center Manager (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/casey-ring-ccdhh-learning-center-manager)
- [Samantha Taylor (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/samantha-taylor)
- [Dalit Burgess, Coordinator of School Services, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/dalit-burgess-coordinator-of-school-services-senior-speech-language-pathologist)
- [Rebecca Mental, Ph.D., MPH, CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rebecca-mental-ph-d-mph-ccc-slp)
- [Jordan Brian, Sign Language Interpreter (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jordan-brian-sign-language-interpreter)
- [Dalit Burgess, M.S., CCC-SLP, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator of Professional and School Services (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/dalit-burgess-m-s-ccc-slp-senior-speech-language-pathologist-coordinator-of-professional-and-school-services)
- [Maria O’Neil Ruddock, Psy.D. (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/maria-oneil-ruddock-psy-d)
- [Jennell Vick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jennell-vick-ph-d-ccc-slp)
- [Michelle Parker-Armstrong, Office Coordinator for CCDHH (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-parker-armstrong-office-coordinator-for-ccdhh)
- [Jonathan Plessner, CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jonathan-plessner-ccc-slp)
- [Elizabeth Divis, M.A. CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/elizabeth-divis-m-a-ccc-slp)
- [Sarita Cornwall, Support Services & Community Outreach Specialist (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sarita-cornwall-support-services-community-outreach-specialist)
- [Ruth Clark, MA., CCC-A (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/ruth-clark-ma-ccc-a)
- [Carol Theil, CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/carol-theil-ccc-slp)
- [Jerry Hayes, PsyD and Maria O’Neil Ruddock, PsyD (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/hayes-oneil)
- [Angela Gartner, Editor, NEO Parent Magazine (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/angela-gartner-editor-neo-parent-magazine)
- [Reprinted with permission from the Annie E. Casey Foundation (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/reprinted-with-permission-from-the-annie-e-casey-foundation)
- [Anne M. Calic MA CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/anne-m-calic-ma-ccc-slp)
- [Jessica Blakeman CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jessica-blakeman-ccc-slp-speech-language-pathologist)
- [Rebecca Mental, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director of Research and Jonathan Plessner, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rebecca-mental-ph-d-ccc-slp-director-of-research-and-jonathan-plessner-m-a-ccc-slp-speech-language-pathologist)
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