Hearing loss in adults
How hearing loss shows up, what causes it, when it's an emergency, and why treating it matters for long-term health.
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5 guides in hearing loss
Early signs of hearing loss in adults: a checklist for you and family
Asking for repeats, turning up the TV and struggling in restaurants are classic early signs of hearing loss. A checklist, what family notices, and when to test.
5 min readReadSudden hearing loss is an emergency: what to do in the first 72 hours
Sudden hearing loss in one ear needs same-day care. What the AAO-HNS guideline says about hearing tests, steroid timing, and when to call 911.
7 min readReadHearing loss and dementia: what the research does and doesn't show
Hearing loss is a leading modifiable dementia risk factor in the Lancet Commission. What the ACHIEVE trial found about hearing aids, and what it didn't prove.
6 min readReadAge-related hearing loss (presbycusis): signs, causes and treatment
Age-related hearing loss affects about 1 in 3 people aged 65 to 74. How it progresses, what treats it, and why the average wait for hearing aids is 8.9 years.
6 min readReadNoise-induced hearing loss: limits, protection and testing
Sounds at 85 dBA and up can permanently damage hearing. NIOSH and OSHA exposure limits, hearing protection that works, and the hearing tests employers owe you.
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