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Hearing loss Hearing loss, also known as hard of hearing, anacusis or hearing impairment, is a partial or total inability to hear. It may occur in one or both ears. In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn language and in adults it can cause work related difficulties.In some people, particularly older people, hearing loss can result in loneliness. Deafness is typically used to refer to those with only little or no hearing. sensorineural hearing loss is one caused by dysfunction of the inner ear, the cochlea, the nerve that transmits the impulses from the cochlea to the hearing centre in the brain or damage in the brain.
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Hearing loss Hearing loss may be caused by a number of factors, including: genetics, ageing, exposure to noise, some infections, birth complications, trauma to the ear, and certain medications or toxins.
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Hearing Loss Advanced age is the most common cause of hearing loss. One out of three people age 65-74 has some level of hearing loss. After age 75, that goes up to one out of every two people. Researchers don't fully understand why hearing declines with age.
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- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss occurs when loud sounds cause molecules to form in the ear which damage the small sensory cells. When the destruction of the sensory cells reaches a certain point, the damage can be irreversible, and the hearing loss may be permanent! Loud sounds can also damage the auditory nerve.
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What Is the Difference Between Deaf and Hard of Hearing? If you are unable to detect sounds quieter than 90dB HL, the hearing loss is considered a profound hearing loss for those frequencies. 1  If the average of the frequencies at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz is 90dB or higher, the person is considered deaf. A person who is hard of hearing can have a range of hearing loss from mild to severe. It should be noted that amplification technology is available for people with mild to profound hearing loss. The cultural definition is much different than the medical definition.
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Hearing loss A common condition that results in hearing loss is chronic ear infections. Certain infections during pregnancy such as syphilis and rubella may also cause hearing loss. Hearing loss is diagnosed when hearing testing finds that a person is unable to hear 25 decibels in at least one ear. Testing for poor hearing is recommended for all newborns.
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Consequences of Hearing Loss Consequences of Hearing Loss. Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help. Perhaps they don't want to acknowledge the problem, are embarrassed by what they see as a weakness, or believe that they can get by without using a hearing aid.tudies have linked untreated hearing loss effects to: 1  irritability, negativism and anger. 2  fatigue, tension, stress and depression. 3  avoidance or withdrawal from social situations. 4  social rejection and loneliness. 5  reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety.
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SUDDEN HEARING LOSS SHL can affect different people very differently. SHL is usually unilateral (that is, it affects only one ear); and is often accompanied by tinnitus. vertigo, or both. The amount of hearing loss may vary from mild to severe, and may involve different parts of the hearing frequency range.
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Hearing Loss in Adults Meniere's disease — This typically causes dizziness, hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and a sensation of fullness or stuffiness in one or both ears. People with Ménière's disease have a buildup of excess fluid within the inner ear. Trauma — Many types of accidents can cause hearing loss. Hearing loss can result when the eardrum is injured from the force of an explosion. Or it can result from a Q-tip that ruptures the eardrum during an attempt to clean the ear canal. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss — This is a medical emergency.
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- Some people with very good hearing can hear sounds down to -15 dB. If a sound reaches 85 dB or stronger, it can cause permanent damage to your hearing. The amount of time you listen to a sound affects how much damage it will cause. The quieter the sound, the longer you can listen to it safely.
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Causes of hearing loss Read more about noise and hearing loss. Hearing loss may also occur as a result of disease, infections or drugs. It may be inherited or be a result of physical damage to the ears or serious injuries to the head.
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What's to know about deafness and hearing loss? 1 Sensorineural hearing loss-hearing loss is caused by dysfunction of the inner ear, the cochlea, auditory nerve, or brain damage. 2  Usually, this kind of hearing loss is due to damage of the hair cells in the cochlea.3  As humans get older, the hair cells lose some of their function, and our hearing gets worse.nilateral deafness (single-sided deafness or SDD) refers to just one ear, while bilateral means a hearing impairment in both. People with unilateral hearing impairment may find it hard to carry on a conversation if the other person is on their deaf side.
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss When you are exposed to loud noise over a long period of time, you may slowly start to lose your hearing. Because the damage from noise exposure is usually gradual, you might not notice it, or you might ignore the signs of hearing loss until they become more pronounced.
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Slideshow: Top Causes of Severe Hearing Loss Severe head trauma can dislocate middle-ear bones or cause nerve damage, causing permanent hearing loss. Sudden changes in pressure -- from flying or scuba diving -- can lead to damage to the eardrum, middle ear, or inner ear and hearing loss.
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- Hearing Loss (Definition) Hearing loss, or hearing impairment, is a partial or total loss of the ability to hear and can affect one or both ears. Causes of hearing loss include noise, genetics, aging, infections, or trauma. Hearing loss may be temporary or permanent.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today Sensorineural hearing loss occurs if the sensitive hair cells inside the cochlea are damaged, or as a result of damage to the auditory nerve (which transmits sound to the brain). In some cases, both may be damaged. Hearing loss caused by age and exposure to loud noises are both types of sensorineural hearing loss.
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Hearing Loss and Deafness In rare cases, tumours can also cause conductive hearing loss – they block sound from getting into the inner ear. Birth defects and diseases passed on by genes can do this, too. Genetics is one cause of sensorineural hearing loss. Half of all cases of profound deafness in children have a genetic source.
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- Sometimes hearing loss exerts a direct impact on mental health. Depression and adjustment disorder can occur as a natural response to hearing loss and its subsequent impact on the quality of life. On the other hand, some people have pre-morbid mental health issues and hearing loss simply compounds the problem.
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New study shows hearing loss impacts brain function In those with hearing loss, the compensatory adaptation system significantly reduces the brain’s ability to process sound, which in turn affects a person’s ability to understand speech. And even with mild hearing loss, the hearing areas of the brain become weaker.
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Hearing loss Hearing loss may affect one or both ears. If both ears are affected, then it one ear may be more affected than the other. Thus it is possible, for example, to have normal hearing in one ear and none at all in the other, or to have mild hearing loss in one ear and moderate hearing loss in the other.lobally hearing loss affects about 10% of the population to some degree. It causes disability in 5% (360 to 538 million) and moderate to severe disability in 124 million people.
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Sudden hearing loss The symptoms of sudden hearing loss. Ear pressure and/or tinnitus are the first signs of a sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Symptoms usually occur at once or after a few days, usually in one ear. The severity of the symptoms may vary significantly.
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- Yale Hearing & Balance Center. Sudden Hearing Loss (SHL) Sudden Hearing Loss (SHL) is a mysterious syndrome of the inner ear or nerve in which hearing can be partially or totally lost in a period of minutes or days. One or both ears may be involved, and it is often accompanied by dizziness or ringing in the ears.
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- 1 Sensorineural hearing loss-hearing loss is caused by dysfunction of the inner ear, the cochlea, auditory nerve, or brain damage. 2  Usually, this kind of hearing loss is due to damage of the hair cells in the cochlea. 3  As humans get older, the hair cells lose some of their function, and our hearing gets worse.
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Hearing Loss in Adults Trauma — Many types of accidents can cause hearing loss. Hearing loss can result when the eardrum is injured from the force of an explosion. Or it can result from a Q-tip that ruptures the eardrum during an attempt to clean the ear canal. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss — This is a medical emergency.
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Hearing loss It may occur in one or both ears. In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn language and in adults it can cause work related difficulties. In some people, particularly older people, hearing loss can result in loneliness. Deafness is typically used to refer to those with only little or no hearing.