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Loud sounds can cause damage to the?
Loud noises can damage the ear drum. Sometimes the cochlea can also be damaged which could cause permanant deafness. Wax in your ear canal can cause temporary deafness
Does sticking a cotton bud in your ear damage it?
Sticking a cotton bud in your ear can damage it.You risk bleeding, a perforated eardrum, or damage to the bones in the ear, which can cause permanent deafness.
Which part of the ear would cause deafness if it were damaged?
The ear drum.
Can bacterial menengitis cause deafness?
Yes, bacterial meningitis can cause deafness as a complication due to inflammation and damage to the inner ear structures. This can result in varying degrees of hearing loss, which may be temporary or permanent depending on the severity of the infection and promptness of treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment of bacterial meningitis is crucial in reducing the risk of hearing loss.
What is the difference between conduction deafness and perceptive deafness?
Conductive deafness is when the sound waves are prevented from reaching the inner ear. It can be because of wax in the outer canal, fluid inside it, or the tiny bones in the ear have seized up. With perceptive deafness, sound waves can reach the inner ear, though it is a disease of the nerves leading to the brain or a condition affecting the function of the inner ear. Most cases of deafness fall into the category of conductive and perceptive deafness, though other cases of deafness are as simple as the result of old age.
How does impacted cerumen cause deafness?
Impacted cerumen, or earwax, can lead to deafness by blocking the ear canal, which prevents sound waves from reaching the eardrum and inner ear. This blockage can cause a temporary conductive hearing loss, as the normal transmission of sound is disrupted. Additionally, the pressure buildup from the impacted wax can cause discomfort and further affect hearing. Regular cleaning and removal of excess cerumen can help restore normal hearing function.
Can chemicals cause permanent ear ringing?
Yes, chemicals can cause permanent ear ringing (tinnitus). The chemicals which are best studied include aminoglycosides (a type of antibiotic, such as gentamycin). Not only do these chemicals cause tinnitus, but also deafness. There are many other medications which can cause tinnitus, which is often dose related. In addition there are countless chemicals which can cause tinnitus upon exposure. Most of these chemicals come with an MSDS sheet to explain the risks of exposure.
What are the two common ailments of the ear?
Ear-ache due to infection around the ear-drum: Acute infection of the middle ear, Acute Otitis Media (AOM). And, possibly the most common ear complaint, a build up of ear-wax causing temporary deafness.
What is the most common cause of sensorineural deafness?
The most common cause of sensorineural deafness is damage to the hair cells in the inner ear, often due to aging, noise exposure, or genetic factors. This type of hearing loss is permanent and typically irreversible.
Is being tone deaf permanent?
Tone deafness is the lack of relative pitch, or the inability to distinguish between musical notes that is not due to the lack of musical training or education. Tone deafness is also known variously as amusia, tune deafness, "tin ear", dysmelodia and dysmusia.
What are those ear ailments list?
ear boil ear discharge deafness
What are the main ear deficiencies?
deafness
