Week 4 Lab Flashcards
1
Q
describe conductive hearing loss
A
sound is stopped from getting through outer
and middle ear
2
Q
what is Presbycusis?
what is it also known as?
treatment?
A
- progressive hearing loss
- age-related hearing loss
- (if causing) discontinue meds, treat infection, ear wax removal
- hearing aids
- cochlear implants
3
Q
what is Meniere’s disease?
A
disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells and hearing loss
4
Q
what is Otosclerosis?
A
abnormal bone growth inside the ear causing hearing loss
5
Q
what is Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL)?
A
unexplained, rapid loss of hearing
