Presentation
The present paper describes a case of WS associated with bilateral conductive hearing loss which was not related to secretory otitis media. Hyperacusis was, moreover, present in spite of the conductive deafness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A young boy presented to the pediatric otolaryngology clinic with bilateral conductive hearing loss (CHL) and delayed speech development. [jamanetwork.com]
The operative findings, radiographic and audiometric data are presented. [jstage.jst.go.jp]
Entire Body System
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Surgical Procedure
Various surgical procedures can also be used. SNHL from benign tumors generally is not reversed with surgical removal or radiation. If hearing loss is mild and tumors small, hearing may be saved by tumor removal. [lakesideallergyent.com]
Holes in the drum can be repaired by a surgical procedure called tympanoplasty. If the hole was the only cause of hearing loss, surgical closure should improve hearing. [luriechildrens.org]
If a greater portion of the loss is caused by a conductive component, surgical procedures and other medical treatments might be more effective in correcting the hearing concerns. [healthyhearing.com]
For example: Ear wax can be removed Ear infection can be treated with medications Diseases that cause inflammation of the ear can be treated with medication Medications that are toxic to the ear can be avoided Occasionally surgical procedures are necessary [medicinenet.com]
If the vertigo is not medically controlled, then various surgical procedures are used to eliminate the vertigo. [hearingloss.org]
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Anemia
Otolaryngologists should consider this etiology in patients with chronic anemia and conductive hearing loss in the absence of otitis media. Published by Elsevier B.V. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Developmental Delay
delay Family history of permanent hearing loss during childhood Physical features or other stigmata associated with a syndrome known to include sensorineural or conductive hearing loss or eustachian tube dysfunction Head trauma Postnatal infection associated [aafp.org]
Respiratoric
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Delayed Speech Development
A young boy presented to the pediatric otolaryngology clinic with bilateral conductive hearing loss (CHL) and delayed speech development. [jamanetwork.com]
Ears
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Hearing Impairment
RESULTS: Two problem areas were identified in the children with hearing impairment: in reactions to sounds and in intelligibility of speech. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The number of hearing impaired individuals has steadily increased over the past few decades. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
News hearLIFE Clinic Best Hearing Impairment Treatment Specialist 2018 MEA Markets magazine announces the winners of the 2018 UAE Business Awards. [hearlifeclinic.ae]
Should your child have severe or profound hearing impairment in both ears and receives no benefit from hearing aids, she will become a candidate for a cochlear implant. [healthychildren.org]
Bilateral Hearing Loss Bilateral hearing loss is the type of hearing loss where the hearing impairment affects both the ears. The primary cause of bilateral hearing loss is old age. [deaflinx.com]
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Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis was, moreover, present in spite of the conductive deafness. Surgical or prosthetic treatment of hearing loss was delayed because of hyperacusis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Surgical or prosthetic treatment of hearing loss was delayed because of hyperacusis. Treatment of the hyperacusis by acoustic training, instead, yielded excellent, long-lasting remission of the symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Surgical treatment will be considered in the future if there is a decline in hearing. [jamanetwork.com]
Medicine and surgery may also be viable treatment options. [lakesideallergyent.com]
Treatment Treatment options for mixed hearing loss will depend on whether the loss is more sensorineural or conductive in nature. [healthyhearing.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis The most challenging aspect of functional hearing loss is getting it properly recognized and treated. [hearinglikeme.com]
[…] otomastoiditis middle ear tumors, e.g. glomus tympanicum, cholesteatoma, middle ear schwannoma Eustachian tube dysfunction Inner ear congenital, e.g. oval window atresia (rare) fenestral otosclerosis superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome Treatment and prognosis [radiopaedia.org]
According to Chen and Young (2016), the prognosis is very poor for sudden bilateral hearing loss with a very high mortaility rate (44%) in 16 patients over 5 years. PBHL is much more common than the unilateral hearing loss. [dizziness-and-balance.com]
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a review of diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Trends Amplif 2011 ; 15 : 91 – 105 [cambridge.org]
Prognosis and treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Am J Otol 1996;17:529–36. Mattox DE, Simmons FB. Natural history of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1977;86:463–80. [racgp.org.au]
Etiology
Otolaryngologists should consider this etiology in patients with chronic anemia and conductive hearing loss in the absence of otitis media. Published by Elsevier B.V. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
After 30 months of persistent CHL with an unknown etiology, a repeated CT scan of the temporal bones was performed ( Figure, B and C). [jamanetwork.com]
Breakdown of the round window membrane permeability barrier evoked by streptolysin O: possible etiologic role in development of sensorineural hearing loss in acute otitis media. [cambridge.org]
Etiology and Pathophysiology CHL: Hearing loss can result from middle ear effusion, obstruction of canal (cerumen/foreign body, osteomas/exostoses, cholesteatoma, tumor), loss of continuity (ossicular discontinuity), stiffening of the components (myringosclerosis [unboundmedicine.com]
Speculative etiologies include viral infections and vascular insults. Rarely, perilymph fistulas and acoustic neuromas are implicated. [aafp.org]
Epidemiology
System(s) affected: auditory; outer and middle ear (CHL) or inner ear, auditory nerve, and/or brainstem (SNHL) Epidemiology All ages affected; common in children (CHL) and elderly (SNHL) Usually more severe at an earlier age in men Incidence Increases [unboundmedicine.com]
Pathophysiology
Etiology and Pathophysiology CHL: Hearing loss can result from middle ear effusion, obstruction of canal (cerumen/foreign body, osteomas/exostoses, cholesteatoma, tumor), loss of continuity (ossicular discontinuity), stiffening of the components (myringosclerosis [unboundmedicine.com]
Pathophysiology [ edit ] This section is empty. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Protecting the ears when you are taking part in sports that carry a risk of head trauma is essential in order to prevent hearing loss. 5. Ear infections. [hiddenhearing.ie]
Preventing Hearing Loss. Not all cases of hearing loss can be prevented, but there are measures that are known to be effective in curtailing the incidence and severity of many types of hearing loss. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
This bone prevents structures within the ear from working properly and causes hearing loss. For some people with otosclerosis, the hearing loss may become severe. [ucsfhealth.org]
Preventing hearing loss It's not always possible to prevent hearing loss, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce the risk of damaging your hearing. [nhs.uk]
Preventive Services Task Force. Guide to clinical preventive services: report of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. 3d ed. Alexandria, Va.: International Medical Pub., 2002. 14. Salley LH Jr, Grimm M, Sismanis A, Spencer RF, Wise CM. [aafp.org]