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2. Hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Hearing loss occurs when sound waves enter the ears and damage the sensitive tissues [21] The severity of hearing loss is categorized according to the increase in intensity of sound above the usual level required for the listener to detect it.

3. Sensorineural hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Hearing loss completely recovers in around 35–39% of patients with SSNHL, usually within one to two weeks from onset. [34] Steroid treatment within seven days, a lower initial severity of hearing loss, the absence of vertigo, younger patient age, and a history of cardiovascular disease are all associated with complete hearing recovery. [35]

4. Diagnosis of hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Given that hearing loss can vary by frequency and that audiograms are plotted with a logarithmic scale, the idea of a percentage of hearing loss is somewhat arbitrary, but where decibels of loss are converted via a legally recognized formula, it is possible to calculate a standardized "percentage of hearing loss", which is suitable for legal ...

5. Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss - AOL

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   Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is a change to the inner ear hearing status. SSNHL is a change of 30 dB HL or greater at three adjacent frequencies within 72 hours. For example, if your ...

6. Pure-tone audiometry - Wikipedia

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   Hearing impairment is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a hearing loss with thresholds higher than 25db in one or both ears. The degree of hearing loss is classified as mild, moderate, severe or profound. [16] The results of pure-tone audiometry are however a very good indicator of hearing impairment.

7. Best hearing aids for seniors in 2025, according to experts ...

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   The Styletto AX is a prescription hearing aid suitable for moderate to severe hearing loss. It’s available in five different performance levels, which offer between 16 and 48 sound processing ...