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1
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What is another name for age related hearing loss?

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Presbycusis

2
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What is the pathophysiology of presbycusis?

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Degeneration of hair cells in the cochlea

Stereocilia degeneration

3
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What are the symptoms of presbycusis?

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Bilateral gradual deafness

Affects high frequencies more commonly

4
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What are the examination findings in presbycusis?

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Normal otoscope examination

Weber’s may lateralise to least affected side

5
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What does audiometry show?

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Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss - high frequency

6
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Sensorineural or conductive hearing loss?

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Sensorineural

7
Q

How is presbycusis managed?

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Hearing aid

Lifestyle changes

8
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What are lifestyle changes for those with hearing loss?

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Increase volume of TV
Use of subtitles
Low frequency sounds
Soft furnishings - increase acoustics