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Hearing Loss
Includes info on hearing loss. Discusses causes and symptoms like tinnitus, muffled hearing, and vertigo. Covers exams and tests used to diagnose hearing loss. Discusses treatment with medicine, hearing aids, or cochlear implant.
Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss
Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic medicines. They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis. Hearing loss caused by these types of medicine tends to happen quickly. The first symptoms usually are ringing in the...
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing loss caused by noise can occur in people of any age. Whether a noise is harmful depends on how loud it is and how long you're around it. Noise can affect hearing in several ways. On-the-job (occupational) noise is one of the most common sources of harmful noise. Construction and factory workers, or those in the...
Age-Related Hearing Loss
What is age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is a progressive loss of the ability to hear that happens as people get older. It affects both ears. It starts with problems hearing high-pitched sounds. Over time, the ability to hear lower-pitched sounds may be affected as well. This kind of...
Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids?
Guides through decision to get hearing aids. Explains the types of hearing aids, how they work, and how they are best used. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Hearing Loss in Babies, Newborn to Age 3 Months
You can watch your baby's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen to speech? Turn to you when you speak? Smile when spoken to? Seem to recognize your voice? Quiet their crying when you speak? Startle or cry at noises? Awaken to loud sounds?
Hearing Loss in Babies, Ages 4 to 6 Months
You can watch your baby's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Respond to changes in your voice? Look around for the source of sounds? Notice toys that make sound?
Hearing Loss in Babies, Ages 7 Months to 1 Year
You can watch your baby's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you call their name? Respond to requests like "come here" or "want more?" Recognize words for common items like cup, shoe, or juice?
Hearing Loss in Children, Ages 1 to 2 Years
You can watch your child's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your child might have hearing loss. Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and language to develop. Does your child: Listen to simple stories, songs, or rhymes...
Hearing Loss in Children, Ages 2 to 4 Years
You can watch your child's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your child might have hearing loss. Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and language to develop. Does your child: Follow two requests, such as "Get the ball...
Hearing Loss in Children, Age 4 Years and Older
By the age of 4, your child may tell you they are having trouble hearing or understanding others. You can ask your child questions about their hearing. You can also watch your child's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your child might have hearing loss. Does your child: Follow complicated...
Screening for Hearing Problems
In adults Gradual hearing loss can affect people of all ages. You may not be aware of it, but your friends and family may notice. If you have concerns about your hearing, talk to your doctor during routine visits. If you have sudden hearing loss, call your doctor right away. In children Experts recommend that all...
Hearing Tests
A hearing (audiometric) test is part of an ear exam that tests how well a person is able to hear. It is done by measuring how well sound can reach the brain. The sounds we hear start as vibrations in the air around us. The vibrations make sound waves, which vibrate at a certain speed (frequency) and have a certain...
Hearing Protectors
Being exposed to loud noises can result in hearing loss . As the loudness of a sound increases, the amount of time you can safely listen to the sound decreases. One way to protect your hearing is to wear hearing protectors, which reduce the loudness of the sound. Hearing protectors are especially important for those who...
Senior Health
Provides links to how-to information on special health concerns of seniors. Includes healthy aging, sexuality, hearing loss, osteoporosis, and walking for fitness. Also covers writing an advance directive.
Harmful Noise Levels
The effects of noise on hearing vary among people. Some people's ears are more sensitive to loud sounds, especially at certain frequencies. But any sound that is loud enough and lasts long enough can damage hearing and lead to hearing loss. In general, sounds above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful. But this depends on how...
Cochlear Implants
A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that can help "make" sound if you have a certain type of severe hearing loss in both ears. The implant does the job of the damaged or absent nerve cells that in a normal ear make it possible to hear. Cochlear implants can be programmed according to your specific needs and...