Presbycusis Flashcards
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What is presbycusis
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Age-related sensorineural hearing loss.
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Causes of presbycusis
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Loss of hair cells in cochlea, loss of neurons in cochlea, reduced endolymphatic potential, atrophy of stria vascularis
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Presbycusis risk factors
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Age, male, family history, loud noise exposure, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, ototoxic medication
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Presbycusis presentation
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> 55yrs with gradual bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Loss of higher-pitched sounds first. May be associated tinnitus
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Presbycusis differentials
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Acoustic neuroma, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, noise-induced hearing loss, Meniere’s disease
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Presbycusis management
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Cannot be reversed. Hearing aids, Reduce ambient noise as much as possible, Cochlear implants if hearing aids not sufficient
