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Written by MotherofBoys
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19 July 2008
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Sudden hearing loss
(SHL) is defined as greater than 30 dB hearing reduction, over at least three
contiguous frequencies, occurring over a period of 72 hours or less. Some
patients describe that the hearing loss was noticed instantaneously in the
morning and others report that it rapidly developed over a period of hours or
days. The severity of the hearing loss however varies from one patient to
another and only one ear is usually affected.
Tinnitus
is usually reported in patients with SHL loss and vertigo can be present in 40%
of cases
The
incidence of SHL has been reported to be 5-20 per 100,000 people per year and
accounts for 1% of all sensorineural hearing loss cases. Males are equally affected as females. The
average age at onset is reported to be 46 to 49 years with increasing incidence
with age.
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Written by MotherofBoys
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05 May 2008
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Well, I sure seem to be on a roll here. I didn't realize that I had so many items, that I had written, that would be suitable for this site.
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Written by MotherofBoys
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05 May 2008
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Here is another one of my doctoral degree "Qualifying Exam Questions".
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Written by MotherofBoys
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05 May 2008
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I thought I would share with you one of my doctoral degree "Qualifying Exam Questions".
Although I was only allowed about 500 words, I believe that there is enough information in the answer to at least get a person started on pursueing assistance with their, or their child's hearing loss.
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Written by MotherofBoys
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03 May 2008
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Here is a project that I wrote up for one of my Doctoral classes.
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