Hearing aids are small electronic devices designed to improve hearing capability in people with hearing loss. It improves hearing by amplifying the sound vibrations that enter the ear. An audiologist will recommend the appropriate hearing aid based on the type and severity of the patient's hearing loss.
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I have been having right ear deafness for many years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking medications such as Atorvastatin 10 mg, Aspirin 81 mg, Benazepril 40 mg, Lansoprazole 30 mg, and Amlodipine besylate 5 mg. I have been having right ear deafness for many years. The left ear had a sudden decrease in high frequencies a year ago. Hearing aid helps, but hig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A sudden decrease in high frequencies last year must have occurred after some trigger. Have you taken any new medicine? Such hearing losses may be permanent if we do not act immediately. In your case, if it has been present this long, we may ... Read Full »