Otolaryngology for the Internist: Hearing Loss.

Nieman, Carrie L; Reed, Nicholas S; Lin, Frank R · Med Clin North Am · 2018

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Abstract

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition but can be secondary to a range of conditions encountered in primary care. This article reviews the presentation, evaluation, differential diagnosis, and associated treatments for both acute and chronic causes of hearing loss. As the most common cause of hearing loss, this article provides an overview of age-related hearing loss, its consequences, and pragmatic treatment approaches, including over-the-counter hearing technology.

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