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2. Hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. [5] Hearing loss may be present at birth or acquired at any time afterwards. [6] [7] Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears. [2] In children, hearing problems can affect the ability to acquire spoken language, and in adults it can create difficulties with social interaction and at work. [8]

3. Auditory processing disorder - Wikipedia

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   Auditory processing disorder (APD), rarely known as King-Kopetzky syndrome, is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the way the brain processes sounds. [2] Individuals with APD usually have normal structure and function of the ear, but cannot process the information they hear in the same way as others do, which leads to difficulties in recognizing and interpreting sounds, especially the ...

4. Causes of hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   The most common type of congenital hearing loss in developed countries is DFNB1, also known as connexin 26 deafness or GJB2-related deafness. The most common dominant syndromic forms of hearing loss include Stickler syndrome and Waardenburg syndrome. The most common recessive syndromic forms of hearing loss are Pendred syndrome and Usher syndrome.

5. 6 surprising signs of hearing loss - AOL

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   In fact, about 1 in 3 people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 — and half of those ages 75 and older — have trouble hearing. Problems with your hearing can sneak up on you slowly.

6. Sensorineural hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Sensorineural hearing loss may be genetic or acquired (i.e. as a consequence of disease, noise, trauma, etc.). People may have a hearing loss from birth or the hearing loss may come on later. Many cases are related to old age (age-related). [citation needed]

7. The 7 best OTC hearing aids for seniors, according to ... - AOL

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   The Lexie B2 Plus is a self-fitting hearing aid, which means that the settings are programmed for your specific hearing needs using the app's built-in hearing test that helps you find the perfect ...