Although deafness can begin at any age, and mild deafness is more common in individuals over 65 years of age, in some cases it is curable.
Depending on its severity, deafness can be classified as total or partial. According to the structures it affects, it may be unilateral or bilateral deafness.
Deafness can be cured, especially if it occurs after birth and the treatment consists of placing hearing aids or cochlear implants. Know the main treatments for childhood deafness.
Sudden deafness
Sudden deafness is sudden and can be caused by infectious diseases, such as measles and mumps, or by damage to the ear, such as increased pressure or ruptured eardrum.
Sudden deafness can be cured because it is temporary and usually disappears after 14 days.
Treatment for sudden deafness should be prescribed by an ENT doctor, and can be done at home with the ingestion of corticosteroids and bed rest.
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Congenital deafness
Congenital deafness affects about 1 in 1000 children worldwide and can be caused by:
- Genetic problems; Infectious diseases during pregnancy; Alcohol and drug intake by the pregnant woman; Lack of nutrients during pregnancy; Exposure to radiation.
Congenital deafness is usually hereditary and, in some cases, can be cured by placing a cochlear implant.
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Driving deafness
Conductive deafness occurs when there are changes in the outermost structures of the ear.
Normally, the ear and ear canal transmit sound to the innermost region of the ear, where it is transformed into electrical signals and sent to the brain. However, when this transmission is affected, by accumulation of wax, presence of objects or malformations in the ear, the sound wave cannot reach the internal part and causes deafness in conduction.
The treatment for deafness of conduction can be done with the cleaning of the ear by an otorhin or the use of a hearing aid, facilitating the entrance of the sound in the inner ear.
