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Presbycusis is the most common type of Sensorineural Hearing Loss caused by the natural aging of the auditory system. It occurs gradually and initially affects the ability to hear higher pitched (higher frequency) sounds.

Over time, it can result in individuals being unable to clearly hear sounds at progressively lower frequencies. People with Presbycusis often notice that speech is loud enough, but not clear – as if the talker is mumbling.

Symptoms

Having Presbycusis can result in higher-pitched sounds of speech, such as /s/ and /th/, sounding unclear and indistinct to the listener. This can lead to confusions (e.g. not being about to tell the difference between the words soot and foot), which can impact on an individual’s ability to understand conversations, particularly in noisy situations. This can make communication in bars, cafés, clubs and restaurants extremely difficult if not impossible.

It’s estimated that 30-40% of people over the age of 65 have some from of it.

Causes of presbycusis

Presbycusis is a medical health condition that develops for a number of reasons, some of which include a wide range of ear disorders. Damaging external influences also play a significant role. Typically, these are patients who have been frequently subjected to blaring noise throughout their lives. Another possible cause is certain medications, commonly referred to as ototoxic medication, that can damage the ear in the long run. Presbycusis is common amongst adults over the age of 65.