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2. Noise-induced hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Otorhinolaryngology, audiology. Noise-induced hearing loss ( NIHL) is a hearing impairment resulting from exposure to loud sound. People may have a loss of perception of a narrow range of frequencies or impaired perception of sound including sensitivity to sound or ringing in the ears. [1] When exposure to hazards such as noise occur at work ...

3. Tinnitus - Wikipedia

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   Noise-induced hearing loss, ear infections, disease of the heart or blood vessels, Ménière's disease, brain tumors, inner ear tumors, emotional stress, traumatic brain injury, excessive earwax [2] [4] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms, audiogram, neurological exam [1] [3] Treatment: Counseling, sound generators, hearing aids [2] [5 ...

4. Hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   1.33 billion / 18.5% (2015) [ 4] 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 ...

5. Sensorineural hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Sensorineural hearing loss ( SNHL) is a type of hearing loss in which the root cause lies in the inner ear, sensory organ ( cochlea and associated structures), or the vestibulocochlear nerve ( cranial nerve VIII). SNHL accounts for about 90% of reported hearing loss. [citation needed] SNHL is usually permanent and can be mild, moderate, severe ...

6. Tinnitus retraining therapy - Wikipedia

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   Tinnitus activities treatment (TAT) is a clinical adaptation of TRT that focuses on four areas: thoughts and emotions, hearing and communication, sleep, and concentration. Progressive tinnitus management (PTM) is a five-step structured clinical protocol for management of tinnitus that may include tinnitus retraining therapy. The five steps are:

7. Health effects from noise - Wikipedia

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   Psychological health effects from noise also include depression and anxiety. Individuals who have hearing loss, including noise induced hearing loss, may have their symptoms alleviated with the use of hearing aids. Individuals who do not seek treatment for their loss are 50% more likely to have depression than their aided peers. [ 36]