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Hearing loss can be hereditary, but is more often caused by a person working in a loud environment without proper protection, or listening to loud sounds for a prolonged period of time.

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Is partial or total loss of the ability to hear?

Hearing loss can be either partial, where some level of hearing remains, or total, where there is a complete loss of hearing in one or both ears. Partial hearing loss can range from mild to severe, affecting a person's ability to hear sounds at different levels. Total hearing loss is referred to as deafness.


Does hearing loss affect your sense of smell?

Hearing loss will not usually affect a persons sense of smell.


What organ is involved in otosclerosis?

Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes hearing loss. Symptoms: Hearing loss may occur slowly at first but continue to get worse. You may hear better in noisy environments that quiet ones.


When you lose your hearing can you gain it back?

The ability to regain lost hearing depends on the cause of the hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss, caused by issues in the middle or outer ear, can sometimes be treated with medication or surgery. Sensorineural hearing loss, due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, is generally permanent, but hearing aids or cochlear implants can help improve hearing.


What are 2 common hearing defects?

Two common hearing defects are conductive hearing loss, which occurs when sound waves cannot reach the inner ear due to a blockage or issue in the outer or middle ear, and sensorineural hearing loss, which is caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Both types of hearing loss can impact an individual's ability to hear and understand speech.

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The hearing loss that occur with age are especially pronounced for?

High-pitched sounds.


What is condictive deafness?

Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear (ossicles). This type of hearing loss may occur in conjunction with sensorineural hearing loss or alone.


How does hearing loss occur and what are the common causes?

Hearing loss can occur when the delicate structures in the ear are damaged or not working properly. Common causes include aging, exposure to loud noises, infections, genetics, and certain medical conditions like otosclerosis or Meniere's disease.


Why does hearing loss occur and what are the common causes of it?

Hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Common causes include aging, exposure to loud noises, genetics, infections, and certain medications.


Can hearing loss be caused by firing a 155 howitzer?

Hearing loss WILL happen by firing any gun without protection. Of course the level of hearing loss that will occur will depend on the gun and for how long and how frequently one gets exposed to it, but firing ANY type of gun without ear protection is not safe.


What is the scientific name for deafness?

The scientific term for deafness is "hearing loss" or "hearing impairment." It can be categorized based on the severity and type, such as conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, or mixed hearing loss.


What risks can occur after a mastoidectomy?

persistent ear discharge infections, including meningitis or brain abscesses hearing loss


Are hearing loss and hearing impairment the same thing?

No. Hearing loss depends on the decibel listened to and the period of time. Everyone is prone to having hearing loss.


Can Syphillis cause hearing loss?

No, chlamydia does not cause hearing loss.


How rare is low-frequency hearing loss compared to other types of hearing loss?

Low-frequency hearing loss is less common compared to other types of hearing loss. It affects a smaller percentage of the population, with high-frequency hearing loss being more prevalent.


When was Action on Hearing Loss created?

Action on Hearing Loss was created in 1911.


What is hearing loss that comes from the eardrum not transmitting vibrations?

conduction hearing loss