Presbycusis (Age related hearing loss) Flashcards

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What is presbycusis?

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A type of sensorineural hearing loss which affects the elderly

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What is the pathophysiology of presbycusis?

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  • Loss of hair cells in the cochlea
  • Loss of neurones in the chochlea
  • Atrophy of the stria vascularis
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What are risk factors for presbycusis?

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  • Age
  • Male
  • FH
  • Loud noise exposure
  • Diabetes
  • HTN
  • Smoking
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How does presbycusis present?

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  • Gradual onset
  • Loss of high pitched sounds first
  • May have associated tinnitus
  • These patients more likely to develop dementia
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How is presbycusis managed?

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  • Audiometry to confirm diagnosis
  • Optimise environment
  • Hearing aids/Cochlear implants
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