Age-Related Hearing Loss

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    According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), more than 36 million American adults experience some form of hearing loss and women are less ...

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Age-Related Hearing Loss Definition

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Presbycusis is gradual hearing loss in both ears that commonly occurs as people age. Nearly half of all people 75 years and older have this form of gradual hearing loss which can be mild, moderate, or severe. Presbycusis usually involves permanent hearing loss sometimes referred to as nerve deafness. Certain medical problems can also lead to hearing loss. If you suspect you have presbycusis, contact your doctor.

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