Age-Related Hearing Loss

Auditory care becomes important when, over the years, it is hard to follow conversations, the television volume goes up, or you frequently ask people to repeat what they said. The professional to study it is the otolaryngologist, along with the audiologist.

Age-related hearing loss is a gradual decline in the ability to hear that appears naturally with aging, generally in both ears and with greater difficulty for high-pitched sounds.

Points to keep in mind: it usually sets in slowly, so many times it is first noticed by those around the person. A timely hearing evaluation helps understand the degree of the loss and discuss the options available to improve daily communication.