Hearing loss Preventing hearing loss

Hearing loss

     * Introduction
     * Causes
     * Diagnosis
     * Treatment
     * Hearing aids
     * Cochlear implant
     * Preventing hearing loss
  Preventing hearing loss

Hearing loss related to aging can be prevented. However, some measures can be taken to prevent hearing loss caused by noise trauma and consists mainly in avoiding exposure to loud noises.


Occupational exposure to noise (construction sites, use of explosives or firearms) fonoprotectoare recommend using headphones.


Vaccinating children is also important because it reduces the risk of infectious diseases that could result in permanent loss of hearing or deafness function.
Certain drugs must be avoided to prevent auditory nerve lesions (those with high ototoxicity - especially aminoglycosides). If it is not possible to avoid these medications, the dosage of the drug administration should be closely monitored throughout treatment. Higher risk of ototoxicity when administering high doses or in prolonged treatments.