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Hearing loss due to otosclerosis is usually first noticed in the late teens or early twenties. Hearing loss usually occurs in the low frequencies first, followed by high frequencies, then middle frequencies. Extensive hearing tests.
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How can otosclerosis be prevented?
Otosclerosis cannot be prevented.
Does Otosclerosis cause headaches?
does otosclerosis progress quickly
What population groups tend to get otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is a common hereditary condition. About 10% of the Caucasian population has some form of otosclerosis, however, it is rare among other ethnic backgrounds. Women are more likely than men to suffer from otosclerosis.
What is the usual outcome of untreated otosclerosis?
Untreated otosclerosis eventually results in total deafness, usually in both ears.
Can you scuba dive if you were diagnosed with Otosclerosis?
Otoslerosis should not hinder scuba diving however it is necessary to clean the ear canal with ear buds to remove whatever moisure that's still there. This will prevent infection.
Is otosclerosis hardening of the bony tissue?
No. The proper term for this would be osteosclerosis. Otosclerosis is abnormal hardening of the bony tissue of the ear.
What does otosclerosis cause?
Hearing Impairment
What are the causes of otosclerosis?
People with otosclerosis often benefit from a properly fitted hearing aid. The surgical replacement of the stapes has become a common procedure to improve conductive hearing problems.
A condition of deafness that may result from otosclerosis?
glaucoma
What has the author J S Fraser written?
J. S. Fraser has written: 'Plea for an international investigation into otosclerosis and allied forms of deafness' -- subject(s): Deafness, Otosclerosis
A hereditary disorder that prevents normal vibration of the stapes?
Otosclerosis
What is the hereditary disorder that prevents normal vibration of the stapes?
Otosclerosis
