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Hearing Loss
Causes
Common causes of hearing loss
Less common causes
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Prevention
Treatment
Assistive strategies and technologies
Single-sided deafness
Treatment in children
Essentials for Older Adults
Presbycusis
Screening
Key Points
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Sudden Hearing Loss
Causes
Unknown cause
Obvious event
Underlying disorders
Evaluation
Warning signs
When to see a doctor
What the doctor does
Testing
Treatment
Key Points
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Management of Hearing Loss
Hearing Aids
Cochlear Implants
Brain Stem Implants
Other Means of Coping With Hearing Loss
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