Hearing Loss

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How common is hearing loss?
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2. What types of hearing loss are most common in older adults?
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3. What impact can hearing loss have on an older person's life?
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4. Can certain medications cause hearing loss?
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5. Is hearing loss hereditary?
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6. What role does noise play in hearing loss?
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7. What other factors play a role in hearing loss?
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8. What can I do to protect my hearing from loud noise?
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9. How can I prevent infections that cause hearing loss?
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10. What should I do if my medication is causing me to have hearing problems?
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11. If earwax is causing me to have a problem hearing, what can I do?
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12. If I already have a hearing loss, can I get my hearing back?
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13. How do I know if I might have a hearing loss?
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14. What do I do if I think I have a hearing loss?
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15. What options do I have for treating a hearing loss?
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16. How can a hearing aid help me hear better?
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17. What other devices are available to treat a hearing loss?
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18. What is a cochlear implant and how do I know if I need one?
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19. What research is being done to help treat and prevent hearing loss?
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