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(H90.0) Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
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2 771 022 in individuals diagnosis conductive hearing loss, bilateral confirmed
Diagnosis conductive hearing loss, bilateral is diagnosed Men are 2.88% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis conductive hearing loss, bilateral
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Women receive the diagnosis conductive hearing loss, bilateral
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease conductive hearing loss, bilateral - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features conductive hearing loss, bilateral
Absence or low individual and public risk
Conductive hearing loss, bilateral - what does this mean
Conductive hearing loss, bilateral is a type of hearing loss that occurs when sound is not able to travel through the outer or middle ear to the inner ear. this type of hearing loss is usually caused by a blockage or a structural problem in the outer or middle ear, such as earwax buildup, a punctured eardrum, malformation of the outer or middle ear, fluid buildup, or a foreign object in the ear canal.
What happens during the disease - conductive hearing loss, bilateral
Conductive hearing loss, bilateral is caused by a disruption of the conduction of sound waves through the outer or middle ear. this can be due to blockage of the ear canal, inflammation of the ear canal, disruption of the eardrum or ossicles, or fluid buildup in the middle ear. in some cases, it can be caused by an abnormality of the outer ear, such as an atresia or stenosis of the ear canal. treatment typically involves the removal of the obstruction or fluid buildup, or the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order an audiogram to measure hearing sensitivity.
- Order an impedance audiometry to assess middle ear function.
- Order a tympanometry to assess middle ear pressure.
- Order a high-resolution CT scan of the temporal bone.
- Order a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the temporal bone.
- Perform a physical examination of the ear.
- Perform a neurological exam to assess cranial nerve function.
- Order a blood test to rule out metabolic disorders.
- Order an electrocochleography to assess inner ear function.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To restore hearing ability in both ears.
- Assessment of the extent of hearing loss
- Assessment of the cause of hearing loss
- Hearing aid fitting and counselling
- Auditory rehabilitation
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Re-assessment of hearing ability
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Conductive hearing loss, bilateral - Prevention
Prevention of conductive hearing loss, bilateral can be achieved by avoiding exposure to loud noises, using ear protection when engaging in activities with loud noises, avoiding ear infections, and seeking medical attention for any ear-related issues as soon as possible.