Discover the different hearing problems
There are various and numerous hearing problems. We have selected the most common: here are some informative articles about them.
List ofhearing problems
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a sound that a person hears, even though there is no outside source. In Québec, an estimated 700,000 people have tinnitus.
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Earwax buildup
Earwax buildup is an accumulation of earwax that partially or fully blocks the auditory canal.
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Language difficulties
Young children learn at their own pace; they learn language gradually, and each child develops language differently.
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Dysphasia (DLD)
Developmental language disorder (DLD), formely known as disphasia, is a neurological issue that affects the form, content and use of a child’s language.
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Verbal dyspraxia
Verbal dyspraxia is a speech sound disorder that causes problems with sound production. It affects 1–2 in 1,000 children.
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Hypoacusis
Hypoacusis is a partial or total loss of hearing acuity. It can occur suddenly or progressively.
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Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis
Vestibular neuritis is an inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which receives information about—and helps maintain—balance.
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Ménière's disease
Ménière’s disease is a chronic illness that affects the inner ear. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo.
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Otitis
An otitis is an ear infection (external or middle ear) very common, especially in children.
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Hearing loss
Hearing loss goes by many names. For example, it may be called hypoacusis or deafness.
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Presbycusis
Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss, generally characterized by trouble hearing high-pitched sounds.
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Sinusitis
Sinusitis, or rhinosinusitis, is a common upper respiratory infection. It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane in the sinuses.
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Deafblindness
Deafblindness is a term used to describe the loss of two senses: hearing and sight.
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Deafness
Deafness refers to the scientific term ''hypoacusis''. Hypoacusis is a partial or total loss of hearing acuity.
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Occupational deafness
Occupational deafness is a type of hearing loss that affects people who work in loud environments.
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Sudden hearing loss
As the name suggests, sudden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that occurs suddenly. In most cases, it only affects one ear.
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Auditory processing disorder
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is an issue with analyzing and understanding sounds without associated hearing loss.
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Orofacial myofunctional disorders
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are generally caused by improper positioning of the lips or tongue when a person is resting, eating and speaking.
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Don't forget!
An assessment by an audioprosthetist is required to determine which hearing aid suits the patient's needs.