Presbycusis (Age related hearing loss) Flashcards
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What is presbycusis?
A
A type of sensorineural hearing loss which affects the elderly
2
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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
3
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What are risk factors for presbycusis?
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- Age
- Male
- FH
- Loud noise exposure
- Diabetes
- HTN
- Smoking
4
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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
5
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How is presbycusis managed?
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- Audiometry to confirm diagnosis
- Optimise environment
- Hearing aids/Cochlear implants
