Hearing Disorders Flashcards
1
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Conductive Hearing Loss
A
Caused by a problem in the external or middle ear
2
Q
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
A
Caused by damage to the cochlea or vestibulocochlear nerve
3
Q
Mxied Hearing Loss
A
Combination of conductive AND sensoineural hearing loss
4
Q
Functional (psychogenic) Hearing Loss
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Caused by an emotional problem
4
Q
Tinnitus
A
“ringing” in the ears
5
Q
Early Signs & Symptoms of Hearing Disorders / Impairment
A
- Tinnitus
- Increased inability to hear in a group
- Turning up the volume on the TV
6
Q
Cochlear Implant
A
Used for people with profound sensorineural hearing loss who do not benefit from hearing aids
