Hearing Loss
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear. It can vary in degree of loss and happen in one or both ears. Hearing loss is the most common birth defect. It can happen due to faulty genes. It can also happen due to problems during birth or soon after, such as lack of oxygen, jaundice, or bleeding in the brain. In older adults, hearing loss can happen due to:
There are 3 main types of hearing loss:
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James P. Cornell, MD Last Updated: 10/20/2020 |
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