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Chronic otitis media (COM) may contribute over 50% to the global burden of hearing impairment and treating the hearing loss can potentially reduce the global burden by 80%1
328 M
individuals suffer from COM around the world1
50%
of all adults with COM develop an associated hearing loss 1
8%
of dementia cases among older adults may be caused by unaddressed hearing loss2
Our initiative
International guidelines on treating hearing loss associated with Chronic otitis media (COM) are limited, even at the country-specific level. This leads to unequal and differing outcomes across the world. Without standard clinical guidelines, individuals with COM who may benefit from a treatment will not receive it.
The Healthy Hearing Ears Initiative aims to increase awareness surrounding COM-related hearing loss through the latest clinical evidence and to reach an agreed standard of care.
We are an international group of clinical experts in the fields of otology that forms the Healthy Hearing Ears Advisory Board & the steering committee of the Healthy Hearing Ears Initiative.
HHE NEWS & EVENTS
What’s the latest?
Optimizing Hearing Rehabilitation in Chronic Otitis Media: An Expert Opinion on Early Integration of Bone Conduction Devices
Journal: Journal of Audiology and OtologyYear: 2026 About this publication This expert opinion brings together clinical perspectives on optimizing hearing rehabilitation for people with chronic otitis media. It highlights the importance of addressing hearing loss alongside management of the underlying ear disease, rather than waiting until all treatment options have been completed. The authors discuss…
Healthy Hearing Ears Steering Committee Update from IFOS 2023
Professors Jaydip Ray and Thomas Lenarz both attended the IFOS 2023 ENT World Congress, which was held in Dubai between the 17th and 21st of January. Professor Ray provided an overview of the Healthy Hearing Ears Initiative during his podium presentation. He also presented a poster highlighting multicentre study data that has been collected by…
Hearing Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A Discussion of Current State of Knowledge and Research Priorities
Journal: The Journal of International Advanced OtologyYear: 2022 About this publication This review examines the current state of hearing rehabilitation for people with chronic otitis media and identifies key gaps in the available evidence. It highlights the importance of considering hearing rehabilitation alongside management of the underlying ear disease. Why it matters Hearing rehabilitation for…
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References
1. World Health Organization. Chronic suppurative otitis media : burden of illness and management options: Geneve : World Health Organization; 2004; Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/42941 [Accessed April 30 2020]
2. Livingston G, Huntley J, Sommerlad A, et al. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care. Lancet. 2020;396(10248):413–446.
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