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high-frequency hearing loss |
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high-frequency hearing loss Etymology: ME, heigh + L, frequens; AS, deaf a loss of ability to hear high-frequency sounds. It is most commonly associated with aging or noise exposure. Hearing loss may begin in early adulthood with a loss of hearing to frequencies in the range of 18 to 20 kHz. At about 60 years of age, loss of hearing may begin to affect lower frequencies, in the range of 4 to 8 kHz, thus interfering with the ability to understand speech. Hearing loss caused by noise exposure is often greatest at or near 4 kHz. How 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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| On hospital day 9, a formal audiology evaluation showed severe bilateral sensorineural high-frequency hearing loss (-70 dB). These hearing aids don't require constant adjustments, they fit comfortably, and they deliver much more realistic sound quality--and they even extend the hearing of patients who have a high-frequency hearing loss. The Delta is very beneficial for high-frequency hearing loss," says DeBondt. |
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