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Age-related hearing loss due to progressive deterioration of the structures of the ear. Reduces the perception of high-pitched sounds, generating comprehension problems in noisy environments. It notably affects the quality of life of people who suffer from it, since it reduces their ability to communicate and their autonomy. It is diagnosed by questioning, hearing examination and audiometry. The treatment aims to improve the communication of people who suffer from it, and for this it seeks to amplify the sound through cochlear implants or hearing aids.
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