Presbycusis Flashcards
1
Q
What is presbycysis
A
Age related hearing loss
2
Q
What type of hearing loss is presbycusis
A
Sensorineural
3
Q
Causes of hearing loss
A
Loss of hair cells in the cochlea
Loss of neurons in the cochlea
Atrophy of the stria vascularis
Reduced endolymphatic potential
4
Q
Risk factors for age-related hearing loss
A
Age
Male gender
Fhx
Loud noise exposure
Diabetes
Hypertension
Ototoxic medications
Smoking
5
Q
Presentation of presbycusis
A
Gradual and insidious
There can be associated tinnitus
Loss of high-pitched sounds may be more common
6
Q
Diagnosis
A
Audiometry
7
Q
Management
A
Optimising environment
Hearing aids
Cochlear impants - where hearing aids are not sufficient
