Excessive Noise #1 Cause of Hearing Loss, Not Aging

Thirty million people suffer from hearing loss in the US and 50% of them are under 65 years of age. Excessive noise is now the primary cause of hearing loss. The following link connects you to a well-done story about hearing loss presented by the Today Show on NBC. 

Source: Link forwarded by Dr. Jennifer Gagesch; NBC, Today Show August 11, 2011

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Temporary hearing loss is commonly caused by ear infections. Middle ear infections cause swelling of the lining in the middle ear, and often an accumulation of fluid. When there is fluid behind the eardrum and surrounding the ossicles, these structures cannot work properly, and hearing loss results. If infections are severe or inadequately treated, they may cause permanent hearing loss.
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