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Age-related hearing loss due to progressive deterioration of the structures of the ear. The perception of high-pitched sounds is reduced, causing comprehension problems in noisy environments. It significantly affects the quality of life of people who suffer from it, since their ability to communicate and their autonomy is diminished. It is diagnosed by questioning, ear examination and audiometry. The treatment aims to improve the communication of those who suffer from it and, to do so, it seeks to amplify the sound by means of hearing aids or cochlear implants.
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