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(H91.0) Ototoxic hearing loss
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575 358 in individuals diagnosis ototoxic hearing loss confirmed
Diagnosis ototoxic hearing loss is diagnosed Men are 3.66% more likely than Women
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Women receive the diagnosis ototoxic hearing loss
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease ototoxic hearing loss - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features ototoxic hearing loss
Absence or low individual and public risk
Ototoxic hearing loss - what does this mean
Ototoxic hearing loss occurs when the delicate hair cells in the inner ear are damaged due to the exposure of certain medications or chemicals that are toxic to the ear. these chemicals and medications can damage the delicate hair cells, resulting in hearing loss.
What happens during the disease - ototoxic hearing loss
Ototoxic hearing loss is caused by exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, or other substances that are toxic to the inner ear. these substances can damage the delicate hair cells of the cochlea, which are responsible for translating sound waves into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. as these hair cells are destroyed, the person's ability to hear is decreased. furthermore, the damage can be permanent and may even lead to complete hearing loss.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Conduct a physical examination of the patient.
- Conduct a hearing test.
- Order imaging tests such as an MRI or CT scan.
- Order blood tests to check for signs of infection, inflammation, or other underlying conditions.
- Order a vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) test.
- Order an auditory brainstem response (ABR) test.
- Order an otoacoustic emission (OAE) test.
- Order a tympanometry test.
- Order a cochlear microphonic (CM) test.
- Order a distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) test.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To improve hearing and reduce the symptoms of ototoxic hearing loss.
- Assess the degree of hearing loss and develop an individualized treatment plan.
- Provide hearing aids or cochlear implants when necessary.
- Provide counseling services to help the patient cope with the hearing loss.
- Provide speech and language therapy to improve communication skills.
- Provide aural rehabilitation to help the patient adjust to the hearing loss.
- Provide sound therapy to help reduce the symptoms of hearing loss.
- Provide noise protection to reduce the risk of further hearing damage.
- Provide dietary and lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of further hearing damage.
- Provide medical treatment to reduce the symptoms of hearing loss.
- Provide education and support to help the patient adjust to the hearing loss.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Ototoxic hearing loss - Prevention
Ototoxic hearing loss can be prevented by avoiding exposure to loud noises, wearing protective gear when working in noisy environments, and avoiding the use of medications that can cause hearing loss. additionally, regular hearing tests can help to monitor any changes in hearing and allow for early intervention if needed.