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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Is hearing loss an inevitable stage of ageing?
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One in six people in Australia has hearing loss from various causes. As we mature the percentage of hearing loss in the community increases but is not inevitable. Research has shown however that 60% over 60 years of age, 70% over 70 years of age and 80% over 80 years of age has some level of hearing difficulty. Modern technology and surgery has meant that as we mature / age we can look forward to much better hearing as in the past.
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Dr David McIntosh
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
David McIntosh is an Australian trained ENT surgeon with international experience. His areas of interest are paediatrics, nose and sinus disease, and providing access to … View Profile
Fortunately it is not inevitable but that is not to say it is unlikely or uncommon. Furthermore, there are conditions other than the passing of time that may cause a hearing loss, and these can be managed appropriately in their own right
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