Although deafness can begin at any age and mild deafness is more common in people over the age of 65, in some cases it can be cured.
Depending on its severity, deafness can be classified in whole or in part, depending on the structures it affects, it can be unilateral or bilateral deafness.
- Deafness can be cured.
- Especially if it occurs after birth and treatment includes hearing aids or cochlear implants.
- Learn about the main treatments for childhood deafness.
Sudden deafness is sudden and can be caused by infectious diseases, such as measles and mumps, or ear damage, such as increased pressure or rupture of the eardrum.
Sudden deafness can be cured as it is temporary and usually goes away after 14 days.
Treatment of sudden deafness should be prescribed by the ENT, and can be performed at home with the ingestion of corticosteroids and bed rest.
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Congenital deafness affects about 1 in 1000 children worldwide and can be caused by:
Congenital deafness is usually hereditary and, in some cases, can be cured by placing a cochlear implant.
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Conductive deafness occurs when there are changes in the outer end of the ear.
Normally, the ear and ear canal transmit sound to the inner part of the ear, where it transforms into electrical signals and is sent to the brain; however, when this transmission is affected by wax buildup, the presence of objects or malformations in the ear, the sound wave cannot reach the inside and causes deafness of conduction.
The treatment of conduction deafness can be performed with the cleaning of the ear by an otorhin or the use of a hearing aid, facilitating the entry of sound into the inner ear.