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impairment /im·pair·ment/ (im-pār´ment) any abnormality of, partial or complete loss of, or loss of the function of, a body part, organ, or system. hearing impairment hearing loss.
hearing impairment, loss of hearing that adversely affects an individual's ability to communicate. Patient discussion about Hearing damage. Q. what is this immediate hearing loss???? I woke up yesterday and didnt hear anything, only very high tones in my left ear. I also feel nausious and dizzy. please tell me someone has experienced it and it goes away in a few days!!! I'm very scared to loose my hearing forever, it's been 24 hours that I'm almost deaf. thank you A. Acute hearing loss can be caused due to an infection of the middle ear or internal ear that can cause dizziness nausea fever and vomiting as well. You should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Read more or ask a question about Hearing damageHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Or, if you have agents who are picky about comfort or who are concerned about hearing damage from "acoustic shock," you might want to base your decision on those factors as well. Bilateral tinnitus, or severe or constant ringing in the ears due to hearing damage, was previously rated as a 10 percent disability by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but the DAV successfully challenged the regulations, arguing that two separate 10 percent disability ratings should be awarded for service-connected tinnitus in both ears. Danny DeVito gave a funny speech before presenting a short documentary illustrating the groundbreaking work the Mann Foundation is achieving, including the development of tiny cochlear implants for those with hearing damage and miniature, implantable microstimulation devices to help cure stroke and paralysis victims of all ages. |
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