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Hearing loss |
| Overview Treatment |
| Alternative Names: |
| Decreased hearing; Deafness; Loss of hearing |
| Home Care: |
| Wax build-up can frequently be flushed out of the ear (gently) with ear syringes (available in drug stores) and warm water. Wax softeners (like Cerumenex) may be needed if the wax is hard and impacted. Care should be taken when removing foreign bodies. Unless it is easily accessible, have your health care provider remove the object. Don't use sharp instruments to remove foreign bodies. A hearing aid can be helpful in coping with hearing loss caused by nerve damage. |
| Call your health care provider if: |
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| What to expect at your health care provider's office: |
| The medical history will be obtained, and a physical examination performed. Medical history questions documenting hearing loss in detail may include:
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
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Ear anatomy |
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