presbycusis Flashcards
1
Q
presbycusis type of hearing loss
A
Sensorineural - high pitched sounds more
2
Q
risk factors for presbycusis
A
age
male
FH
loud noise exposure
diabetes
HTN
ototoxic mediation
smoking
3
Q
presentation of presbycusis
A
gradual an insidious hearing loss
high pitched more
conversations are difficult
4
Q
Diagnosis of presbycusis
A
Audiometry
Sensorineural pattern
5
Q
management of presbycusis
A
optimise environment
hearing aids
cochlear implants
