Question 1

can hearing loss change with age?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Naturally one loses some hearing with the aging process.

Question 2

what is the term for hearing loss from age?

Accepted Answer

Presbycusis: Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis.  Most adults over 60 have some hearing loss.  The severity and progression of hearing loss depends primarily on lifetime noise exposure and genetic traits.

Question 3

can mild hearing loss(familial) become better with age?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss: due to congenital disorders is an active area of clinical research. Stem cell therapies, Vit C, E, and other agents are being studied. Cochlear implants and hearing aids can be used in many conditions. There are over 300 inherited causes for familial hearing loss. I recommend that you obtain a consultation from an expert in this field. Avoid things that will worsen hearing (loud noises-&gt;70dB) /ASA

Question 4

are there typical or common symptoms of age-related hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

: The most common symptoms of age-related hearing loss include the sensation that others are mumbling-you hear them talking but you cannot understand them. Having to turn up the volume on your television and having difficulty hearing the other person on the phone can also occur. Difficulty hearing in background noise, like in a restaurant, can also occur. An audiologist can administer a hearing test

Question 5

what is the term that describes the hearing loss associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

Presbycusis: Presbycusis is the term used to describe age related hearing loss.

Question 6

how can you prevent age related hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Ear protection: Most hearing loss can be prevented by hearing ear plugs when exposed to loud noises or keeping the volume down while listening to music while wearing headphones. If you cannot carry on a conversation while listening to your earphones, the noise is too loud. Your ears will thank you later.

Question 7

is progressive hearing loss and associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a condition called presbycusis, that is essentially hearing loss related to aging.

Question 8

is hearing loss with age supposed to be different than vision impairment?

Accepted Answer

Of course: In both cases, aspects of the function are diminished,  however a significant portion of hearing loss is due to exposure to loud and sustained noise while younger, whereas vision impairment is either correctable like cataracts, or gradual as exposure alone does not diminish vision.  This is distinct from macular changes of the very old which is a degeneration.

Question 9

is there a "normal' progression of cookie bite hearing loss? diagnosed age 34, mild-moderate. realistic to think profound is in my future?

Accepted Answer

Cookie bite: hearing loss can occur in a whole host of inherited conditions. More needs to be known about your specific case to predict the future. I suggest you consult with a specialist and have some genetic testing done.

Question 10

what's the history of hearing loss, or hearing impairment with age?

Accepted Answer

Gradual HF loss: Many people will experience gradual bilateral high frequency loss with age.  In some the loss will become severe enough that it interferes with ability to discriminate voices or hear in general. Some hearing loss is clearly attributable to noise exposure, but some is likely genetic as well.

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