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Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed? Hope on the Horizon
Hearing loss affects about 15% of American adults and is expected to rise, impacting daily life, relationships, and mental health. While some forms of hearing loss, such as conductive hearing loss caused by earwax buildup, infections, or blockages, can be reversed through treatment or surgery, most types—like sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)—are irreversible due to damage to the inner ear hair cells or auditory nerve. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), however, is a notable exception...
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Cancer Chemotherapy Side Effects: Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
This article discusses the potential side effects of chemotherapy drugs, particularly hearing loss and tinnitus, which can significantly impact patients' quality of life. It highlights the importance of audiometric testing before starting treatment with ototoxic medications and ongoing monitoring to manage these adverse effects. The article also explores research into preventive strategies, such as the use of sodium thiosulfate to preserve hearing in children undergoing cisplatin therapy, and not...
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What Are the Causes of Hearing Loss?
This article explains the different types of hearing loss, including conductive, sensorineural, and auditory processing disorders. Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not properly transmitted to the inner ear, often due to issues in the outer or middle ear such as earwax blockage, infections, fluid buildup, or structural abnormalities. It can be treated with medication, surgery, or hearing devices. Sensorineural hearing loss involves damage to the inner ear or auditory nerves, caused by ...
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