Hearing Loss

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about hearing loss:	What is hearing loss? What are the symptoms? What causes it? Can I prevent hearing loss? How does noise affect hearing? What is age-related hearing loss? Can ear infections cause hearing loss? Can ear injuries cause it? Can certain medicines cause it?
Being diagnosed:	Who can diagnose hearing loss? How is it diagnosed?
Getting treatment:	How is hearing loss treated? What is a cochlear implant? What are hearing protectors? What are hearing aids? Should I get a hearing aid?
Living with hearing loss:	What can I do for hearing loss? What types of noises are harmful? How can I slow down hearing loss?

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: April 22, 2009
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology
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