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(H90) Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
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2 771 022 in individuals diagnosis conductive and sensorineural hearing loss confirmed
Diagnosis conductive and sensorineural hearing loss is diagnosed Men are 2.88% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
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Women receive the diagnosis conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease conductive and sensorineural hearing loss - 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 and sensorineural hearing loss
Absence or low individual and public risk
Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss - what does this mean
Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not able to pass through the outer and/or middle ear, while sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, resulting in a decrease in sound transmission to the brain.
What happens during the disease - conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem in the outer or middle ear that prevents sound from being conducted efficiently to the inner ear. this can be caused by a physical obstruction such as a foreign object, infection, fluid buildup, or a structural abnormality in the ear. sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve. this can be caused by exposure to loud noise, aging, certain medications, a head injury, or a genetic disorder.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Conduct a physical examination of the ear and head
- Conduct an audiometric evaluation
- Conduct an auditory brainstem response (ABR) test
- Conduct an otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test
- Conduct a tympanometry test
- Conduct an acoustic reflex test
- Conduct a speech recognition test
- Conduct an imaging test (CT scan or MRI)
- Conduct genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Improve the patient's hearing and reduce the effects of hearing loss.
- Provide hearing aids to improve the patient's hearing.
- Provide cochlear implants to improve sound transmission.
- Provide speech-language therapy to help the patient understand speech.
- Provide auditory training to help the patient learn to listen.
- Provide assistive listening devices to amplify sound.
- Provide balance therapy to help the patient with balance problems.
- Provide counseling to help the patient cope with hearing loss.
- Provide sound therapy to help the patient adapt to new sounds.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss - Prevention
The best way to prevent conductive and sensorineural hearing loss is to avoid exposure to loud noises, wear protective ear gear when exposed to loud noises, and to have regular check-ups with an audiologist to monitor hearing health. additionally, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are also important prevention measures.