Age Related Hearing Loss Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for age related hearing loss?
A
Presbycusis
2
Q
What is the pathophysiology of presbycusis?
A
Degeneration of hair cells in the cochlea
Stereocilia degeneration
3
Q
What are the symptoms of presbycusis?
A
Bilateral gradual deafness
Affects high frequencies more commonly
4
Q
What are the examination findings in presbycusis?
A
Normal otoscope examination
Weber’s may lateralise to least affected side
5
Q
What does audiometry show?
A
Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss - high frequency
6
Q
Sensorineural or conductive hearing loss?
A
Sensorineural
7
Q
How is presbycusis managed?
A
Hearing aid
Lifestyle changes
8
Q
What are lifestyle changes for those with hearing loss?
A
Increase volume of TV
Use of subtitles
Low frequency sounds
Soft furnishings - increase acoustics
