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Review
. 2006 Mar;82(965):166-71.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2005.039388.

Ageing and the auditory system

A Howarth  1 , G R Shone
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Review

Ageing and the auditory system

A Howarth et al. Postgrad Med J. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

There are a number of pathophysiological processes underlying age related changes in the auditory system. The effects of hearing loss can have consequences beyond the immediate loss of hearing, and may have profound effects on the functioning of the person. While a deficit in hearing can be corrected to some degree by a hearing aid, auditory rehabilitation requires much more than simply amplifying external sound. It is important that those dealing with elderly people are aware of all the issues involved in age related hearing loss.

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