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Preventing nerve deafness involves protecting your ears from loud noises, as exposure to high decibel levels can damage the hair cells in the inner ear. Using ear protection in noisy environments, such as concerts or construction sites, is essential. Additionally, managing chronic diseases like Diabetes and avoiding ototoxic medications can further reduce the risk. Regular hearing check-ups can help catch early signs of hearing loss, allowing for timely intervention.
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Where does nerve conduction deafness occur?
Nerve conduction deafness is one of the two types of deafness that can happen. It occurs when there is a break in communication between the nerve cells and the inner ear.
Can conduction deafness result from a lesion on the cochlear nerve?
Yes the result from a lesion on the cochlear nerve is sensorineural deafness. The result from the fusion of the ossicles is conduction deafness.
Which of these is an example of nerve deafness?
tinnitus
Explain the difference between conductive and nerve deafness?
Conductive deafness is caused by the bones in the middle ear to pass on sound vibrations to the inner ear. Nerve deafness may be caused by a disease or some other event that injures the cochlear nerve.
Is total nerve deafness correctable with hearing aids?
No, only conduction deafness is correctable with hearing aids
What is a common cause of nerve deafness?
exposure to loud sounds
Can you get disability having severe nerve deafness?
No depending if they're Born with it
If Thomas is diagnosed with nerve deafness chances are good that his problem is what?
c. cochlea
Which nerve is used for hearing?
Vestibulocochlear (CN 8). Damage to this nerve can cause tinnitus (deafness).
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 can you prevent deafness?
Deafness may be able to be prevented, or not. You may be born with it, developed it at an early age, or have hurt your ear (Ex: explosion orvother loud sound).
Can you prevent Deafness?
Deafness may be able to be prevented, or not. You may be born with it, developed it at an early age, or have hurt your ear (Ex: explosion orvother loud sound).
