Auditory Neuropathy(AN; Auditory Dyssynchrony; Auditory Synaptopathy; Neuropathy, Auditory; Auditory Processing Disorder)Pronounced: AW-dih-tore-ee new-ROP-ah-thee
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionAuditory neuropathy (AN) is when the nerve system of the inner ear doesn’t process sounds coming from the outer ear.
Causes TOPThe outer ear sends vibrations to the inner ear. There, hair cells break them into electrical signals. These are sent to the brain. It filters them as sound. AN may be due to one or more of these causes:
Risk Factors TOPYou may have a higher risk if you also have:
Symptoms TOPAN may cause:
The level of hearing loss can vary. Diagnosis TOPYour doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. You may have:
Treatment TOPTreating AN involves:
Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. You may:
Prevention TOPIn many cases, the cause of AN is unknown. These steps may help:
RESOURCES:American Speech-Language-Hearing Association http://www.asha.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders https://www.nidcd.nih.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:Ontario Association for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists https://www.osla.on.ca Speech-Language & Audiology Canada http://www.caslpa.ca References:Auditory neuropathy. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders website. Available at:
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Rimas Lukas, MD Last Updated: 6/19/2018 |
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