In fact, the three smallest bones in the human body are inside the middle ear. The Stapes is the smallest of the three bones. Another interesting fact is that all three bones have already grown to full size by the time we're born. Instead, it has cartilage. A recent medical study has indicated that commonly prescribed pain killer abuse can cause rapid, profound hearing loss.
Many prescribed antibiotics can also affect hearing and cause permanent damage over time.
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