Age Related Hearing Loss
Age Related Hearing Loss
Also known as age related hearing loss, Presbycusis is a condition in which a gradual loss of hearing occurs, typically in those above the age of 65. Age related hearing loss can be caused by various reasons including:
- Damage or hindrance to the inner ear, middle ear or nerves leading to the brain
- Excessive and continuous exposure to loud noises
- Loss of sensory receptors in the ears
- Genetics and heredity
- Age
- Underlying heath conditions such as diabetes or heart diseases
- Certain medication and its side effects that directly/indirectly affect hearing
Age related hearing loss is often characterized by the following symptoms, including:
- Muffled hearing
- Difficulty in understanding conversations, especially with background noise
- Men’s voices being clearer than women’s
- Certain sounds being loud and irritating
- Ringing in the ears
TREATMENT
Treatment options for age related hearing loss can include the following
- Hearing aids
- Assistive devices (telephone amplifiers or devices that convert speech to text, captioning tech)
- Speech-reading training
- Cochlear implants
- Bone conducting hearing implants
