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Learning about hearing loss:	What is hearing loss? What are the symptoms? What causes it? Can I prevent hearing loss? How does noise affect hearing? What is age-related hearing loss? Can ear infections cause hearing loss? Can ear injuries cause it? Can certain medicines cause it?
Being diagnosed:	Who can diagnose hearing loss? How is it diagnosed?
Getting treatment:	How is hearing loss treated? What is a cochlear implant? What are hearing protectors? What are hearing aids? Should I get hearing aids?
Living with hearing loss:	What can I do for hearing loss? What types of noises are harmful? How can I slow down hearing loss?

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Healthwise Staff

Medical Review:

Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Steven T. Kmucha, MD - Otolaryngology

Last Updated:

April 13, 2011


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