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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Hearing loss is a prevalent, chronic condition in the US, often gradual and progressive.
  • It is underreported and undertreated, leading to negative emotional, cognitive, economic, and social consequences.
  • Impaired hearing can also pose a safety risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of hearing loss.
  • To discuss methods for identifying and evaluating hearing loss.
  • To emphasize the role of physicians in addressing hearing impairment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing questionnaires and smartphone apps for self-perceived hearing loss assessment.
  • Physician assessment for objective hearing impairment when concerns arise or cognitive/mood symptoms are present.
  • Employing pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, speech-reception thresholds, and word-recognition testing for accurate detection.

Main Results:

  • Three types of hearing loss exist: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed.
  • Pure-tone audiometry is the most accurate detection method.
  • Unilateral or asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss may indicate retrocochlear pathology requiring further evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Family physicians should counsel patients on hearing protection.
  • Over-the-counter hearing aids may benefit mild to moderate hearing loss.
  • Medicare coverage for hearing aids varies by plan.