Contents


**Chapter 8 157** Role of Glucocorticoids in Hearing Preservation in Partial Deafness Treatment *by Magdalena B. Skarżyńska*

Preface

The objective of this book is to present information on the basic features of the auditory system, as well as hearing loss, which is among the most prevalent chronic disabilities worldwide. Nowadays, it is clear that the identification and the rehabilitation of hearing impairment, when possible, has to be adequately and promptly managed, since hearing loss can seriously interfere with psychosocial development, family dynamics, and social interactions. This book presents a number of basic characteristics of the auditory system and a number of novel

This book was made possible through the substantial contribution of several

The format of this volume targets graduate courses in audiology, speech pathology and hearing science, neurosciences, and basic graduate courses in otolaryngology.

1.**Part I:** Anatomical and Pathophysiological Features. In these chapters, several aspects of the auditory system are discussed, particularly focusing on the

several innovative approaches for a modern evaluation and therapy of the ear,

2.**Part II:** Updates on Diagnosis and Therapy. This part offers an update on

We would like to thank all the contributing authors, and the IntechOpen personnel for the continuous and generous assistance during the preparation of the volume.

**Stavros Hatzopoulos PhD and Dr. Andrea Ciorba**

Department of Teleaudiology and Screening,

Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing,

Clinic of Audiology and ENT,

**Piotr H. Skarzynski MD PhD**

University of Ferrara,

World Hearing Center,

Warsaw, Poland

Ferrara, Italy

approaches to issues pertaining to hearing deficits.

The volume is divided in two main sections as follows:

pathophysiology of the auditory pathways.

such as endoscopic ear surgery.

**Acknowledgements**

authors.
