NSG 6420 Hearing Loss in Elderly People

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NSG 6420 Hearing Loss in Elderly People

Identified accurately and explained possible causes of hearing loss in elderly people.

Identified correctly the potential sources that would require a referral for further workup.

Critically analyzed and explained why these potential sources would require a referral for further workup.

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Age-related hearing loss (or presbycusis) is the gradual loss of hearing in both ears. It’s a common problem linked to aging. One in 3 adults over age 65 has hearing loss. Because of the gradual change in hearing, some people are not aware of the change at first. Most often, it affects the ability to hear high-pitched noises such as a phone ringing or beeping of a microwave. The ability to hear low-pitched noises is usually not affected. NSG 6420 Hearing Loss in Elderly People

There may be many causes for age-related hearing loss. It most most often occurs because of  changes in the following locations:

  • Within the inner ear (most common)
  • Within the middle ear
  • Along the nerve pathways to the brain

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Other things that affect age-related hearing loss:

  • Continuous exposure to loud noise (such as music or work related noise)
  • Loss of hair cells (sensory receptors in the inner ear)
  • Inherited factors
  • Aging
  • Various health conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes
  • Side effects of some medications, such as aspirin and certain antibiotics

The following are the most common symptoms of age-related hearing loss:

  • Speech of others sounds mumbled or slurred
  • High-pitched sounds, such as “s” or “th” are hard to distinguish
  • Conversations are difficult to understand, particularly when there is background noise
  • Men’s voices are easier to hear than women’s
  • Some sounds seem overly loud and annoying
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) may occur in one or both ears

The symptoms of age-related hearing loss may look like other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your health care provider for a diagnosis. NSG 6420 Hearing Loss in Elderly People