Question 1

is it normal for a young adult to have much better hearing for high frequencies than low frequencies? its not that i have significant hearing loss. for low frequencies i can still hear at 20 db, but at higher frequencies i can hear at 0-5 db?

Accepted Answer

: As we age, the initial hearing loss affects high frequencies and speech discrimination.  The lower frequencies are relatively spared

Question 2

what are signs of hearing loss ?

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Hearing loss: What did you say? Could you say it again? I couldn't hear you! Sorry, I couldn't resist! In all seriousness, you'll notice hearing loss when you can't understand spoken word, find yourself straining to carry on conversation, missing out on key parts of movie, radio &amp; other entertainment. Or your partner/friend/family might repeatedly tell you to turn that darn thing down. Start w/your Family Doc.

Question 3

what are the risk factors for hearing loss?

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Many: Risk factors for hearing loss include aging, genetics (family history), noise exposure, infections, some drugs (medications), and some illnesses.

Question 4

what are the causes of transmision hearing loss??

Accepted Answer

: You probably mean conduction hearing loss. Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/conductive-hearing-loss/
Wish you good health!

Question 5

is hearing loss preventable?

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Absolutley!: Some hearing loss is genetic and is not preventable. However hearing loss can and does occur with repeated and prolonged noise trauma. When in doubt... Wear hearing protection: mowing, firing weapons, avoiding loud music (headphones or not)...

Question 6

occasional hearing loss possible?

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Yes: Occ hearing loss can occur when you have wax build up or a perforated ear drum and when you have a common cold.

Question 7

is there a cure for hearing loss?|

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: There is no magic pill that will cure hearing loss (hl). Classic hl is due to aging and hearing aids can help us cope. If the hl is due to chronic infections or other diseases, then surgery might be helpful.  If you have absolutely poor to no hearing, an ENT can surgically place a cochlear implant in your inner ear to help you hear.  In some, steroids have been used with some success.

Question 8

can thalassemia cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Maybe if excess iron: Thalassemia carriers (thalassemia trait) probably have the same chance of hearing problems as non-thalassemia persons have. However, thalassemia patients with severe anemia who need regular blood transfusions will get iron overload. Iron overload may cause some hearing loss. The treatment for iron overload is chelation therapy, which can cause hearing loss.

Question 9

who gets the hearing loss presbycusis?

Accepted Answer

Presbycusis: Presbycusis is the normal hearing loss that comes along with age.  Almost everyone if you live long enough will have some gradual deterioration of hearing.  This is normal.

Question 10

could tmj cause permanent hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Afaik there is no correlation between permanent hearing loss and TMJ disfunction.

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