With presbycusis, sounds often seem to be unclear and lower in volume. Difficulty in understanding conversations, especially when there is background noise. High-pitched sounds such as ‘s’ and ‘th’ ...

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Q: How is a hearing aid selected? A: You should first consult an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). He will conduct a hearing test and will evaluate your hearing ability. Then the audiologist conducts ...

Ever heard of presbycusis, or is everyone mumbling so much that you don’t hear much of anything? If it’s the latter, you may suffer from the former, which translates to age-related hearing loss.

Your best friend’s voice on the phone. Crashing waves at the beach. Music festivals and the roar of the subway. Sound makes the world go ’round. If you’ve noticed that you can’t hear as well as you ...

Imagine a day when you can hear no sound. At that moment, life would become challenging. This should make people take care of their sense organs a little more than they do, such as their eyes and ears ...

KOCHI: Hearing loss associated with the physiological ageing process in the ear is known as presbycusis. It usually manifests around the age of 60. However, certain factors can accelerate the ...

Old age can bring a host of problems and begin the slow deterioration of your fitness, your senses, your brain power, and ultimately your overall health and well-being. One common symptom of an ageing ...

In a study of human ear tissues, scientists have demonstrated that age-related hearing loss is mainly caused by damage to hair cells. Their research challenges the prevailing view of the last 60 years ...