What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is reduced ability to detect sounds or understand speech.
Symptoms, causes and assessment
Causes differ between sound-conduction problems and inner-ear or nerve problems. Wax, infection, noise and age-related changes are examples. Hearing tests and ear examination identify type and degree.
Care and when to seek help
Noise protection and suitable devices or rehabilitation can support communication. Sudden hearing loss in one ear is time-sensitive and needs urgent same-day ear specialist assessment.
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