What is hearing loss?
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Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Hearing loss is a common physical problem among people of all ages. Today about 17 percent (36 million) of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. [1] Older adults may have hearing loss because of degeneration of the nerve tissue in the ear. The medical term for this is presbycusis. Young children may be born with a congenital deformity that causes deafness or hearing loss. Young and middle age adults can have hearing loss from exposure to loud noises or vibrations.
With hearing loss, there may be difficulty in hearing sound levels, difficulty in understanding words, and difficulty in determining the direction of a sound or a combination of these problems. Sometimes hearing loss stabilizes rather than continuing to worsen. While there is no specific medication that is excellent for relief of hearing loss, there are hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and even surgery that can enhance your ability to hear.Hearing loss is a common physical problem among people of all ages. Today about 17 percent (36 million) of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. [1] Older adults may have hearing loss because of degeneration of the nerve tissue... More -
Dr. Eric Smouha of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Hearing loss is more than just a sound barrier - it can negatively impact the quality of life and cause a sense of complete isolation for those who suffer from it. There are approximately 24 million people in the United States who have a significant loss of hearing. Fortunately, there are mechanisms that can improve hearing. People with hearing loss do not have to feel alone.
Hearing loss is more than just a sound barrier - it can negatively impact the quality of life and cause a sense of complete isolation for those who suffer from it. There are approximately 24 million people in the United States who have a significant... More -
Healthwise answered:Hearing loss can happen slowly or suddenly. It's often a natural result of aging. Long exposure to loud noise can make it worse.
If hearing loss is caused by something that can be treated, hearing will sometimes come back. But most hearing loss is permanent. Hearing aids and other devices can help.
Hearing loss can happen slowly or suddenly. It's often a natural result of aging. Long exposure to loud noise can make it worse. If hearing loss is caused by something that can be treated, hearing will sometimes come back. But most hearing loss is... More
