Hearing Loss due to Aging

Hearing Loss due to Aging

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Ear, Nose, & Throat (ENT)
Men's Health
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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMar 16, 2018

The topic Hearing Loss due to Aging you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Age-Related Hearing Loss.

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  • A gradual loss of hearing that occurs when people get older is termed as Age-Related Hearing Loss. The condition is medically termed as Presbycusis
  • “Presby” means elder and “cusis” means hearing, and hence, Presbycusis means hearing loss that occurs with increasing age
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss is generally associated with various types of dysfunction of the hearing system, which increases with age. It is the third most common chronic healthcare condition among older adults and generally affects people above 65 years of age
  • The main features of Age Related Hearing Loss are a general disability to hear high frequency sound, slurred or mumbled hearing, and an ability to understand women’s voice rather than a man’s voice. It usually occurs in both the ears and affects them equally
  • Though Age Related Hearing Loss cannot be cured completely, it can be efficiently managed with the help of various assistive devices such as hearing aids

Please find comprehensive information on Age-Related Hearing Loss regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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